Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing problem of joyriding and boy racing on Pearse Street, Sallynoggin, County Dublin; the steps he has taken to address these problems; the steps he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40539/06]

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 Kill O'Grange Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by Divisional Garda Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike Unit, Drug Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. I understand that Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit have a good relationship with the local community.

I understand that current policing plans in the area are predicated on 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.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is not aware of any specific problem with serious car crime and associated anti-social behaviour, in particular so-called joy-riding in the location mentioned, but will take all necessary actions if such problems arise.