Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in order to deal with anti-social activity. [6103/07]

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 Clontarf Garda Sub-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 local Garda management is aware that anti-social behaviour in the area concerned is of particular concern to local residents. I understand that the local community policing unit has a good relationship with the residents.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that current policing plans in the area are designed to achieve, inter alia, 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 quality of life of the residents. This strategy will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area.