Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to a query (details supplied). [21387/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniformed and plain clothes Gardaí from the Raheny Garda District. These patrols are backed up by the District Drug Unit, Community Policing Unit and Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Units.

Local Garda management is aware of a number of persons who occasionally gather in the public park areas near the location referred to. Incidents of anti-social behaviour in these areas are dealt with under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Acts. I am advised that Garda patrols will be intensified. Where there is sufficient evidence, appropriate action will be taken by the Garda authorities.

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.