Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 934: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [30580/08]

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, including the Community Policing Unit.

I am further informed that local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the area concerned. The local Community Garda recently attended a meeting where a number of issues, including traffic, speeding and anti-social behaviour, were discussed. These matters are receiving attention and local Garda management is liaising with relevant authorities, including the appropriate board of management and the local authority, concerning measures necessary to address these issues.

The area is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain-clothes units, including the Community Policing Unit. Patrols are supplemented by the District Garda Mountain Bike Unit, Detective and Drugs Units, the Divisional Crime Task Force and the Traffic Corps.

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.