Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [24430/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Coolock Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents as a result of anti-social behaviour in the area, which has been designated as a public order hot-spot and where responsive plans have been put in place. In particular, liaison is being maintained with the local authority in respect of incidences of graffiti.

A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated specifically to this area and liaises with the local community. An active Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is in place and holds regular meetings. These are attended by the community Garda and issues raised are attended to.

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 as required by the District Detective and Drugs Units and the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

Current policing plans in the area are designed to address issues of crime and public order offences, including the prevention of crimes of violence against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of residents. This strategy is central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.