Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 203: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on a matter (details supplied) [36834/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents. Garda investigations into two incidents in the area are ongoing.

One Sergeant and six Gardaí are attached to the Community Policing Unit in Clontarf Sub-District, one of whom is allocated specifically to the area referred to and who regularly meets local residents to address any issues arising. 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 Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

I am further informed that under Operation Tombola policing plans are in place to prevent and detect the importation for sale of fireworks in the lead up to Halloween. Operational orders will also be in place, in consultation with other stakeholders, including the local authorities, public transport providers and other emergency services, to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour particularly associated with the Halloween period.

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 strategies are designed to prevent crime, public order offences and anti-social behaviour, and community policing is a central feature and core value of policing policy. This will ensure an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life for residents.