Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 774: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a matter (details supplied). [31819/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the area referred to by the Deputy is covered by Coolock Garda District. The personnel strength of that District, as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 249. The area is subject of regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the local Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units, the District Detective and Drug Units, supplemented by the Divisional Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. Two (2) members of the Community Policing Unit are allocated specifically to the area referred to. Complaints received by An Garda Síochána relating to public disorder and other anti-social type behaviours, are subject of investigation and offenders are dealt with by way of behaviour warnings (adult or child), public order fixed charge notices, civil orders and criminal prosecutions.

Current policing policy in the Coolock area is predicated on the prevention of public order offences, the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents of the area.