Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of times the gardaí have been called to tackle anti social behaviour in an area (details supplied) in County Kerry within the past three months; and the number of arrests that have been made in connection with these incidents. [22512/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of difficulties relating to anti-social behaviour being experienced by residents in the area referred to by the Deputy. A number of reports of such behaviour was received by An Garda Síochána in the area and during the period referred to and were followed up. As a result, a number of arrests were made. I am further informed that the area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including from the Community Policing, Garda Mountain Bike and District Drug Units and personnel from the Divisional 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.