Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 972: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [30801/08]

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 the incidents referred to and there is an ongoing Garda investigation. Garda patrols, including patrols by the District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Units, supplemented as necessary by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel, will pay particular attention to this area.

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.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 973: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [30804/08]

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. Patrols are supplemented by the District Garda Mountain Bike, Detective and Drug Units, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

I am further informed that under Operation Tombola 2008, which is operational in the Dublin Metropolitan Region Northern Division, local Garda management will liaise with other agencies in the preparation of plans for the Halloween period, including with the Cleansing and Parks Departments of Dublin City Council and other local authorities, to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to prevent and detect any breaches of the criminal law.

Members of An Garda Síochána from the local Community Policing Unit have been instructed to liaise with the local residents in the area referred to ensure that any information received regarding bonfires and other anti-social behaviour is acted upon in advance of Halloween. During this period additional public order patrols will also be directed to the area referred to and offences reported to An Garda Síochána will be dealt with appropriately.