Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place along Killester Park, Dublin 5, following a spate of car wheel thefts; and if Garda patrols will be increased in the area at night. [6073/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is actively patrolled by uniformed and plain-clothes gardaí from Raheny Garda station. I understand from the Garda authorities that three incidents of theft from vehicles have occurred at the location referred to since 1 January 2006, and these are under active investigation.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that the current policing strategies for the area are predicated on the policy of reducing and preventing incidents of public order offending, the prevention of crimes of violence against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life. Community policing is a central feature and core value in policing policy by local Garda management. These strategies are, and will continue to be, the core value in policing plans for the area for the future.