Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation with respect to the investigation into a death (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10360/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Authorities that, at the time, a comprehensive investigation was launched, which involved the arrest of persons in connection with the murders and other related offences. Following lengthy judicial proceedings, a person was brought before the Special Criminal Court last year on kidnapping charges. The person was acquitted on all charges before the Court. I am further informed by the Garda Authorities that the investigation file into these murders and related offences remains open.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the case in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [10370/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Members of the local Community Policing Unit have spoken to the person referred to by the Deputy and were informed that, while property had gone missing from outside the person's house, it was located a short distance away within a short time. For that reason the matter had not been reported to An Garda Síochána. Crime prevention and personal security advice was provided to the person.

I am further informed that local Garda management is not aware of other incidents of public disorder or anti-social behaviour occurring in the area referred to. Any complaints received by the Garda authorities are the subject of investigation and dealt with appropriately, including by juvenile or adult caution, fixed charge notices or initiating criminal proceedings.

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.