Written answers
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Public Order Offences
9:00 pm
Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 334: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities in the Bridewell District, Dublin 7 detailing the number of reported incidents of vandalism to cars in the Oxmantown district of Dublin 7 since the beginning of 2008, if there has been a recent upsurge in such acts, the number of arrests made and convictions obtained related to these acts, if the culprits are known to the Garda, if Garda liaison officers have visited their families and the action the Garda is taking to effectively patrol this area to prevent any recurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21385/08]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed that the location referred to is in the Bridewell 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 by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the ongoing problems of public disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area concerned. There were 64 incidents of criminal damage to motor vehicles recorded in the area referred to in 2008 to date and seven arrests have been made. Garda investigations into these incidents are ongoing and it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.
Policing strategies have been put in place under the Divisional and District Policing Plans for the reduction of criminal damage and public order incidents. These strategies include specific initiatives targeting such criminal behaviour utilising the Community Policing Unit for high visibility and intensive patrolling.
Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by District patrol car, District Detective and Drug Units 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.
Local Garda management liaises closely with the local authority in ensuring the enforcement of relevant legislation in the locality, including the Dublin City Council (Prohibition of Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor on the Street and in Public Places) By-Laws, 2000.
Current policing policy in the area is predicated on the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property and drug-related crime, the prevention of public order offences and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of the residents. Specific initiatives and special operations are put in place when analysis of criminal behaviour and crime trends indicate that such measures are necessary. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of the policing service in this area.
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