Written answers

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Public Order Offences

9:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 471: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put a safety and security plan in place at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [26030/07]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian 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 concerned. 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 referred to is in Coolock Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols from that Garda 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.

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.

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