Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 288: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [5607/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 31 December 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Clontarf Garda Station which polices the area referred to by the Deputy, was 81 with 6 members specifically assigned to Community Policing.

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.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the area referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered within the overall context of policing requirements throughout the country.