Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the nightly intimidation of local residents at an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17 by an anti-social gang will be brought to an end through the sanctions available to local gardaí. [4796/07]

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 Coolock 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. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional Task Force and Traffic Corps Units, and personnel involved in District and Divisional initiatives under Operation Anvil. 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 members of the local Community Policing Unit are assigned to the areas referred to and have a good working relationship with the local community.

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee in each local authority administrative area. The purpose of these committees is to provide a forum where members of a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area including the levels and patterns of anti-social behaviour such as so-called joy-riding. A committee covering the area referred to has been established.

I understand that policing plans for the Garda District and Division are designed, inter alia, to address the issue of joy-riding, 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 the quality of life of local residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of the policing service to the area in question.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will a statement on continuing nightly episodes of anti-social and criminal behaviour at a residential estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [4797/07]

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 Coolock 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. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional Task Force and Traffic Corps Units, and personnel involved in District and Divisional initiatives under Operation Anvil. Crime trends in the area and the allocation of personnel resources are kept under constant review by local Garda management and initiatives are regularly undertaken to target specific types of criminality.

I am further informed that members of the local Community Policing Unit are assigned to the areas referred to and have a good working relationship with the local community.

I am advised that local Garda management is aware that incidents of car theft and joy-riding are of particular concern to local residents. Policing plans for the Garda District and Division are designed, inter alia, to address the issue of so-called joy-riding and the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property.

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee in each local authority administrative area. The purpose of these committees is to provide a forum where members of a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area including the levels and patterns of anti-social behaviour such as joy-riding. A committee covering the area referred to has been established.