Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that adequate resources are available to gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station, Dublin, to allow them continue to support the endeavours of a forum (details supplied) to ensure that bus services in Tallaght are not threatened and curtailed by incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour, particularly in the lead up to Halloween; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36446/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management will continue to participate in the group referred to by the Deputy. The Forum is considered to be successful by stakeholders, and its members, including An Garda Síochána, work to address immediately any difficulties identified. I am further informed that policing plans are being prepared to deal with any anti-social behaviour that may occur during the Halloween period.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a matter (details supplied) will be supported. [36450/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour and several persons have been arrested as a result of such behaviour. 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, supplemented by the Garda Mountain Bike Unit and the District Detective and Drug Units, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. Persons and vehicles are regularly stopped and searched in the area. Local Garda management closely monitors such patrols and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the communities, to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. The situation will be kept under review, with paramount consideration being given to the needs of residents.

Incidents of public disorder and anti-social behaviour reported to the Garda authorities are the subject of investigation and dealt with appropriately, including by juvenile or adult caution, fixed charge notices or initiating criminal proceedings. Any persons found engaging in such behaviour will continue to be dealt with appropriately in accordance with the law. 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 the policing service to the area in question.