Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 520: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the number of break-ins, thefts and occupation of property by persons known or unknown, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the extent to which investigations have taken place into the activities of gangs with criminal intent; if charges or arrests are pending or expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35585/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of a number of incidents of thefts of property belonging to the individual referred to by the Deputy. These incidents are under active investigation by the Garda authorities and in the circumstances it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.

I have been further informed by the Garda authorities of a recent incident when a number of persons attempted to gain unlawful access to private property. The Garda authorities attended the incident and the persons were moved on.

Arrangements are being made for the Divisional Crime Prevention Officer to provide crime prevention and security advice to the person concerned.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 521: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which his attention has been drawn to a large number of break-ins and thefts at Laragh, Maynooth and throughout north Kildare in the past number of weeks; the extent to which the perpetrators have been identified, arrested or charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35586/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number of burglaries and thefts have been recorded at the location referred to and that there have been a number of detections in relation to these. A suspect has been identified for a number of offences and is being sought.

The allocation of Garda personnel, together with overall policing arrangements and emerging crime trends, is continually monitored and reviewed by local Garda management. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided.