Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress regarding an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 being served by one Garda station; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the residents association of the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46370/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Garda Authorities that, at present, the area referred to by the Deputy is covered by the Tallaght Garda District and the Clondalkin Garda sub-district. I am informed that there is excellent liaison and communication between the respective Community Policing Units, which are specifically tasked with policing the area, with monthly meetings between the relevant personnel taking place. In addition, regular meetings are held with Residents' Groups from the area, the most recent of which took place on Thursday, 3rd December, 2009.

I am further advised that the area is subject to regular patrols by both uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Garda Mountain Bike Units, District Detective and Drug Unit personnel, supplemented as necessary by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. Current policing plans for the area are designed to address crime and public order issues, crime prevention and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life for the residents of the area. Community policing is a central feature and core value of this policing policy. Senior Garda Management are, as part of the ongoing review of Divisional and District Boundaries, examining areas that span different Garda Districts and Divisions within the Dublin Metropolitan Area including the area referred to by the Deputy.