Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 613: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Gardaí will increase patrols in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Community Policing Unit at Mountjoy Garda station has initiated a number of operations to tackle vandalism, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the area concerned. The Garda authorities also held meetings with Dublin City Council and Irish Rail with a view to installing new lighting, a CCTV camera and raising the height of the railings in the vicinity of the area concerned. I am further informed that the Community Garda attached to the area concerned has contacted local residents with a view to reactivating the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are satisfied with the level of Garda patrols in the area concerned. I understand that the number of Garda patrols assigned to the area concerned is continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided.