Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 235: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [34245/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the incident referred to by the Deputy. The scene was visited by Gardaí and subsequently a technical examination was carried out. To date no one has been made amenable for the incident. Gardaí will maintain contact with the injured party and continue to update them on the progress of the investigations which are ongoing.

The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Mountain Bike Units and the District Detective and Drug Units, supplemented as required by the Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

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

Current policing plans in the area are designed to address issues of crime and public order offences. Community policing is a central feature and core value of Garda policing policy, and current policing strategies are predicated on the prevention of crime, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. This approach will promote an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life for residents.