Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a case (details supplied). [24107/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, 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.

I am further informed that local Garda management is aware of public order problems and anti-social behaviour in the area concerned.

The area is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain-clothes units, including the local Community Policing Unit. Community policing is a central feature and core value of policing policy in the area concerned. Patrols are supplemented by the District Garda Mountain Bike Unit, Detective and Drugs Units and Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

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.