Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put a security and safety plan in place at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in order to deal with anti-social activity. [7215/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes gardaí from its local Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by Divisional Garda Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug, Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. I understand that Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit have a good relationship with the local community. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that current policing plans in the area are predicated on 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.