Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will resolve a matter (details supplied). [8576/08]

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 the Santry Garda Sub-District and is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station.

I am further informed that local Garda management is aware of a number of incidents of public disorder and drug related activity in the area concerned.

Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by the 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 Corps personnel, have been directed to pay particular attention to this area, with a view to ensuring a visible Garda presence.

I am also informed that since the beginning of 2008 there have been six arrests in the area concerned for various public order offences. There were two arrests made for possession of drugs with intent to supply and one arrest for simple possession.

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.