Written answers

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Garda Operations

8:00 pm

Photo of Aodhán Ó RíordáinAodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on anti-social behaviour (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10055/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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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 difficulties being experienced by residents as a result of public disorder and anti-social behaviour.

I am further informed that, as part of the District Policing Plan, the area has been designated as a 'hot-spot' for anti-social behaviour and continues to be targeted for additional policing measures, by way of additional foot and mobile patrols, by uniform and plain-clothes units, including the Community Policing Unit and Garda Bike Units, local Detective and Drug Unit personnel, supplemented as required by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. A Community Garda is specifically allocated to the area referred to.

Local Garda management closely monitors the situation, including complaints and patrols being conducted in the area, in conjunction with other policing needs 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. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question. I am further informed that the situation is being kept under review by Garda management.

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