Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will resolve the serious anti-social issues at a bus stop (details supplied). [17813/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Coolock Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of complaints of anti-social behaviour in the area concerned and have directed that additional patrols by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí, including the local Community Policing Unit, the District Drugs Unit, the Mountain Bike Unit and supplemented by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Units, be deployed in the area, with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that current policing policy in the area is predicated on the prevention of 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.

The Joint Policing Committee for the Dublin City Council area and its subcommittees, established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, provide forums where members of the City Council and senior Garda officers, with the participation of Oireachtas Members and community interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of an area including the levels and patterns of anti-social behaviour such as that referred to by the Deputy.