Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [18869/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Coolock Garda District. I am further advised that local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced in the locality and of illegal parking in the vicinity of the location referred to and is dealing with the matter. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit, supplemented by the District Garda Mountain Bike Unit and Traffic Corps personnel. The provisions of the Road Traffic Acts are fully enforced, with fixed charge penalty notices being issued or criminal proceedings initiated where appropriate.

Local Garda management closely monitors patrols, and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the communities in this area to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. The situation will continue to be kept under review.