Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [47260/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to by the Deputy is in Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the difficulties being experienced by residents in the area concerned. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to this area and regularly attends meetings with local community groups. Any issues raised are attended to.

The area is subject as directed by local Garda management to regular patrols 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.