Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 296: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request the Garda authorities to detail the number of house break-ins in the East Wall area of Dublin 3 during 2006 and January 2007; the number of persons arrested and charged with these offences; the number of convictions obtained; the steps being taken to prevent further break-ins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1528/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of burglary offences recorded in the area concerned is not readily available in the manner requested by the Deputy.

I am further informed that in October, 2006 an initiative under Operation Assist, utilising the resources of the Garda mounted, dog and air support units, was put in place for a four-week period to combat public disorder and burglary offences within the District concerned.

Additional uniform and plain-clothes patrols are being deployed in the area with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence.