Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 80: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported incidents of vandalism to cars in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to date in 2006; the number of detections made; if additional Gardaí will be made available to patrol the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17626/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been three incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and three incidents of thefts from vehicles reported to Gardaí in the area referred to so far in 2006. These incidents are being actively investigated by the Garda authorities. However to date no one has been held amenable. I am further informed that local Garda management is satisfied with the level of policing in the area concerned. The area which has a dedicated Community policing unit is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by Gardaí from the Crime Task Force and Traffic units.