Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a matter (details supplied). [47273/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the area and at the location referred to. There are no complaints currently being investigated by An Garda Síochána in respect of anti-social behaviour by the occupants. If any such incidents are reported to An Garda Síochána they will be investigated and offenders dealt with in accordance with the law. A Garda investigation into the sale of drugs in the area is ongoing.

The area is the subject of monitoring through patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Mountain Bike Units, the District Detective and Drug Units, supplemented as required by the Divisional Crime Task Force 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 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 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, the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property and public order offences and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents of the area.