Written answers

Tuesday, 3 July 2007

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Operations

9:00 pm

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities at the Bridewell, Dublin 7 on the action they are taking following the spate of vandalism and malicious damage to cars at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if Garda patrols have been increased in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18846/07]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area concerned is actively policed by Gardaí from the Bridewell Garda District. Local Garda management has directed that additional uniform and plain-clothes Garda patrols been deployed in this area with a view to ensuring a visible Garda presence in the area.

As a result a number of suspects have been identified by the Garda authorities. A number of persons have been arrested and interviewed, four of whom have been charged and brought before the District Court where restrictive bail conditions were set by the court. In three other cases investigation files have been submitted to the Law Officers who, to date, have directed charges against one person. In addition one person has been subject of an adult caution, and consideration is being given to dealing with another under the Juvenile Diversion Scheme.

I am assured that the area concerned continues to receive regular and ongoing attention from both mobile and foot Garda patrols.

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