Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3 to deal with vandalism and anti-social behaviour. [12357/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is policed by gardaí from Raheny and Clontarf Garda stations. Current policing policy in the Raheny and Clontarf sub-districts is predicated on the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.

Community policing within this area is a central feature and a core value in policing policy. I understand that extra gardaí have been allocated to community policing in both Raheny and Clontarf sub-districts. The community policing unit has lead responsibility for policing in this area and has evolved a good partnership approach to problem solving with the community. In addition to regular mobile and foot patrols the area is patrolled by the divisional task force and traffic units to ensure that a concentrated visible presence is maintained.