Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on community policing in the Celtic Park and Collins Park area, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9. [30528/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to by the Deputy are covered by Clontarf Garda Station and there was 8 dedicated community gardaí attached to that station as of 30 September, the latest date for which figures are readily available.

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 policing policy and current policing strategies are predicated on the prevention of crime, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.