Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [30242/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated specifically to this area.

I am informed that the community Garda has been in contact with the residents of the area regarding their concerns relating to anti-social behaviour. They have been advised to contact An Garda Síochána if they have any further such concerns, and additional policing measures will be put in place, as appropriate, by local Garda management to reduce the incidence of such behaviour.

Current policing policy in the area is 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.