Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support the residents in areas (details supplied) in dealing with anti-social activity; and if he will increase the presence of gardaí on the beat. [7114/07]

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 Santry Garda station. Community policing is a central feature and core value of policing policy by local Garda management, who are aware of the difficulties being experienced by local residents with anti-social behaviour in the area.

Additional foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí are in place in the area and these have resulted in a number of persons being prosecuted for anti-social behaviour and public disorder type offences. Members of the local Community Policing Unit regularly meet with local residents and the Residents' Associations.

Current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property and public order offences and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area referred to.