John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 259: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he has taken against the break-ins and damage to property including parked vehicles in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/07]

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 Donnybrook Garda District. 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. 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 a number of investigations are ongoing into criminal activity in the area referred to and local Garda management is satisfied that all necessary resources have been made available to these investigations.

Policing plans for the Garda District and Division are designed, inter alia, to address the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property.