Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps the gardaí will take to ensure that Blessington Basin, Dublin 7, an important local amenity, is freely accessible to local residents who have expressed concerns that due to public drinking by various persons elderly residents are at times fearful of entering the basin. [18914/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently two Community Gardaí allocated to patrol the area which includes the Blessington Basin. They frequent and visit the Basin on a daily basis while on patrol and any incidents or complaints are dealt with immediately. In the year to date there have been no reported complaints or incidents in the Basin.

Gardaí, while on patrol, are also regularly in contact with residents in the vicinity and are not in receipt of any complaints. Gardaí also liaise with the Dublin City Council caretaker in the Basin with regard to any issues that require attention.

The location will continue to receive attention from Community Gardaí and both regular mobile and foot patrols.