Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if she will support a matter (details supplied). [37814/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Santry Garda District. I am also informed that An Garda Síochána is not aware of difficulties in respect of anti-social behaviour at the location referred to. However, any complaints received will be the subject of investigation and offenders dealt with in accordance with the law.

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 on mobile, foot and mountain bike patrols, supplemented by patrols from the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel if required.

Local Garda management closely monitors such patrols and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the communities in these areas, 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 primary 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.