Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place in areas (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to deal with anti-social activities and assaults on young people; and if he will make same a priority issue. [28280/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed by Gardaí at Clontarf Garda station. Additional patrols are provided by Divisional Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug Unit, the Divisional Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit are assigned to this area and have a good working relationship with the local community. Additional resources have been allocated to Clontarf Garda station enabling local Garda management to assign members on beat patrols.

Current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of public order offences; 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. The strategy is central to the delivery of a policing service to the area.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 237: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a crime prevention plan will be put in place in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will work with Dublin City Council on this matter. [28281/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny Garda stations. I understand that the Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Units of both stations have a good relationship with the local community. Also, additional resources have recently being allocated to the Community Policing Units at both stations.

I am advised that local Garda management regularly meet with Dublin City Council to address any issues which may arise in relation to the area concerned. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that current policing plans in the area are designed to achieve, inter alia, the prevention of anti-social and public order offences; 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 will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area.