Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 521: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views regarding a matter in respect of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [10848/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Raheny Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. The area is patrolled by the District Drugs Unit. To date, there is no evidence of drug dealing in the area. An Garda Síochána deal with anti-social behaviour by utilising public order legislation and issuing local authority fines on the spot for public drinking. Any persons found engaging in such behaviour will continue to be dealt with appropriately in accordance with the law. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to this area and liaises with the local community. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit and the Garda Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by the Divisional Crime Task Force and 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.