Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if residents (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be assisted with a safety and security plan. [27831/07]

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 Clontarf Garda sub-District.

I am also informed that the open space referred to is private property. The area is not secure, and An Garda Síochána are in contact with the owners in order to have it secured. A number of incidents relating to anti-social behaviour, concerning groups of youths congregating in this area, have been reported to An Garda Síochána, particularly over the recent bank holiday weekend. As a result a number of persons have been arrested and are being dealt with under the Juvenile Diversion Scheme.

Members of the local Community Policing Unit are allocated to this area and liaise with the local community. Additional Garda foot and mobile patrols, including patrols by District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Units, supplemented by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps Unit, 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.