Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 892: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if assistance will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [19841/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed from Coolock Garda Station and is regularly patrolled by mobile, beat and bicycle patrols with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area.

Local Garda management is aware of the problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by local residents. Recently a low wall around the area referred to, where youths who engaged in anti-social behaviour gathered, was removed by the local authority resulting in the incidence of such behaviour being reduced.

The Community Policing Unit has lead responsibility for policing in this area and has evolved a good partnership approach to problem solving with the community. The incidence of crime in the area and the allocation of personnel resources are kept under constant review by local Garda management.

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