Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 1139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put in place a safety and security plan at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [1015/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in Clontarf Garda Sub-District and is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. Members of the local Community Policing Unit allocated to this area liaise with the local community providing crime prevention and security advice.

I am further informed that a number of incidents of public disorder which occurred recently in the area concerned were followed up by members of the local Community Policing Unit. Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Units, supplemented as required by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Units, have been directed to pay particular attention to the location concerned.

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.