Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 1269: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on an issue (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [2443/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí from Raheny and Clontarf Garda stations police the area concerned and maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise.

I am further informed that additional Gardaí, including a dedicated Public Order Unit, are deployed in this area, particularly during weekends and when events are being held. Inspections are carried out of all licensed premises in the area to ensure that the provisions of the liquor licensing and other relevant legislation are being complied with. These measures have resulted in an increase in the number of incidents detected and persons arrested.

A Policing Forum, consisting of relevant stakeholders, including the Inspector in Charge at Clontarf Garda station, local residents' groups and the management of local licensed premises, has been established and discusses, inter alia, issues regarding licensing and the concerns of residents.

Current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of anti-social behaviour and public disorder, the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. Garda Units are directed to pay particular attention to areas where anti-social behaviour is likely to occur. This strategy will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.