Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 606: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [1010/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Santry Garda Sub-district. Members of the local Community Policing Unit allocated to this area liaise with the local community providing crime prevention advice, and assistance, particularly in relation to anti-social type behaviour, including car theft. I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area referred to and have put a number of measures in place to address this type of criminality. Garda foot and mobile patrols have been directed to pay particular attention to the area concerned, with a view to ensuring a visible Garda presence. The situation will continue to be monitored by local Garda management.

Current Policing Plans in the area are designed, inter alia, to address the issue of car theft, the prevention of anti-social and public order offences, the prevention of crime including crimes against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.