John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 363: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the increase in anti-social behaviour including the vandalising of cars in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and the action he will take to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2095/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of an increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism incidents reported in the area concerned. An initiative has therefore been put in place, involving increased patrols by Gardaí during the times when these incidents are occurring, and this has resulted in the arrest of a number of persons for such incidents.

Policing strategies for the area are predicated on the policy of reducing and preventing such incidents and the maintenance of an environment where the quality of life of the residents can be assured and consolidated. These strategies are, and will continue to be, central to policing plans for the area.