Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 431: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding anti-social behaviour in an area. [31373/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to is within Whitehall Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the premises.

Liaison is maintained with the proprietor, management and staff of the premises regarding the difficulties being experienced. The premises is also subject to regular inspections under the liquor licensing legislation. Liaison is also maintained by the Community Policing Unit with local institutions and groups, and arrangements are being made to raise awareness of the difficulties caused by anti-social behaviour.

The area is the subject of regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented as required by the District and Divisional Detective and Drug Units.

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 policing policy, and current policing strategies are predicated on the prevention of crime, public order offences and anti-social behaviour.