Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 528: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put in place a safety and security plan in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5 as a matter of priority. [24858/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that several incidents in the area referred to have been reported to them. These incidents are under investigation and have resulted in a number of arrests.

I am further informed that the area is inRaheny 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. 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 pay particular attention to this area.

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.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 529: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the situation regarding people who give information to the Gardaí but who are themselves involved in crime; and if a blind eye is turned on these individuals. [24859/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The use of intelligence sources by members of An Garda Síochána is under the direct operational control of the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that policy and procedures which reflect best international practices have been introduced for the management and use of such sources by members of An Garda Síochána.

All members of the public, including those who provide information to An Garda Síochána, are subject to investigation and/or prosecution by the law enforcement agencies of the State where a criminal offence is disclosed. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted and for what criminal offence is the responsibility of the DPP. The Director, who is independent in the performance of his functions, makes his decision on the basis of Garda findings viewed against the background of common and/or statute law.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 530: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put in place a safety and security plan in a location (details supplied) as a matter of priority. [24860/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour and other public order offences in the area referred to. These incidents are under active investigation and have resulted in a number of arrests for public order offences, criminal damage and drug-related offences.

I am further informed that the area is inCoolock Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols from that station. 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. 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 pay particular attention to this area.

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.