Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [14540/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to by the Deputy is in Clontarf Garda Sub-District. While local Garda management is aware of incidents of public disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area, they are not aware of any specific incidents at the location referred to by the Deputy. However, arrangements have been made for Garda personnel from the Neighbourhood Policing Unit to visit staff and students at the third level institution referred to by the Deputy and make them aware of the difficulties being experienced by local residents.

The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the local Community Policing Unit and the Garda Mountain Bike Unit, who have been directed to pay particular attention to any incidents of public disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Current policing policy in the area is predicated on the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and crimes against 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.