John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to anti-social behaviour and the consequent litter caused by same, including alcohol bottles and cigarette packets, close to the Luas on Cowper Road on weekends; if the Garda is aware of this problem; the action it will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3530/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Rathmines Garda station. There are regular foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. The incidence of crime in the area and the allocation of personnel resources are kept under constant review by local Garda management. I am further informed that there were a number of public disorder and anti-social behaviour type incidents in the area referred to during 2006. I understand that a number of people have been arrested, including for public order offences, and the other incidents are under active investigation by the Gardaí. Policing strategies for the area are predicated on the policy of reducing and preventing such incidents and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of the residents. These strategies are, and will continue to be, central to policing plans for the area.