Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 487: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put in place a safety and security plan near a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in order to deal with anti-social activity. [23335/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Raheny Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols. Members of the local Community Policing Unit are also allocated to this area and liaise with the local community providing crime prevention and security advice. I am further informed that a number of incidents, where property has been damaged, have been reported to the Garda authorities and these incidents are under investigation. Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by the District patrol car, District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Units have been directed to this area, with a view to ensuring a visible Garda presence.

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.