Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 314: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [22978/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within Raheny Garda sub-District. I am further informed that members of the Community Policing Unit recently called to the residence of the person referred to by the Deputy to discuss her concerns and provide advice on security measures.

The area referred to has a large number of elderly residents who receive dedicated attention and assistance from local gardaí. As part of An Garda Síochána's Older Person Strategy, members of the Community Policing Unit regularly visit the homes of elderly persons in the community, providing company and offering personal protection and crime prevention advice. A Community Garda is allocated specifically to the area and meets with local residents on a regular basis.

I am further informed that policing measures are in place to address difficulties experienced by local residents, including elderly residents. Regular patrols are conducted by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units and local Detective and Drug Unit personnel, 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. Garda management is satisfied that a comprehensive policing service is being delivered and that current structures in place meet the requirements of the delivery of an effective and efficient policing service to the residents concerned. I am further informed that the situation is being kept under review.