Written answers

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Crime Levels

9:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [5659/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Sub-District.

I am further informed that local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the location concerned, which has been designated as a public order hot-spot. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes units, including the Community Policing, Garda Mountain Bike and District Detective and Drug Units. Patrols are supplemented by the Divisional Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. A member of the Community Policing Unit is allocated to the area and regularly meets local residents. Neighbourhood Watch meetings are held, and issues raised receive ongoing Garda attention.

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.

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