Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding vandalism to a vehicle (details supplied). [48271/10]

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 the incident referred to by the Deputy, and its investigation is ongoing. The person referred to was contacted immediately the Gardaí became aware of the incident, advised of the progress of the investigation and provided with contact details should he require any further update. Victim support information was also given to the person. Further attempts to make direct contact with the person have been unsuccessful. However, local Garda management is available if the person wishes to make contact.

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.

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. The situation is kept under review.

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. One member of the local Community Policing Unit is specifically assigned to the area referred to and regularly meets local residents to help address their concerns.