Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress the gardaí are making following the attack on a person (details supplied) in the Mountjoy Garda district, Dublin 7; if Garda foot patrols will be put in place in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4964/07]

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 264: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there has been a spate of house break-ins in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and the measures the gardaí are taking to deal with same as it is causing concern to elderly residents. [5329/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 264 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to is under active investigation by the Garda authorities. However, to date no person has been made amenable for this serious crime.

I am further informed that a full technical examination of the scene was carried out and CCTV footage for the area concerned is being examined in order to establish the identity of the person or persons involved.

I understand that as result of carrying out a detailed analysis of crime trends in the areas referred to, Garda management have put a specific crime prevention and detection initiative in place targeting those suspected of committing burglaries in the areas concerned. Additional foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols are being carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in these areas.