Written answers

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Public Order Offences

10:00 pm

Photo of George LeeGeorge Lee (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the impact anti-social behaviour at a licensed premises (details supplied) in Dublin 14 is having on Garda resources; if Garda resources would be better allocated if this anti-social behaviour was not taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41282/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to is in the Rathfarnham Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the premises. I am further informed that local Gardaí maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, supplemented by the Community Policing Unit, the Garda Mountain Bike Unit and Traffic Corps personnel.

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. 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.

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