Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 497: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support residents (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [28180/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Raheny Garda District. The specific issues raised in the correspondence attached by the Deputy have been brought to the attention of the Garda authorities. The area is the subject of regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, supported by District Detective and Drug Unit personnel and Community Policing and Mountain Bike Unit personnel, supplemented as required by Divisional Traffic Corps and Crime Task Force Units. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to the area. I am further informed that in keeping with good practice in crime prevention, the trees at the entrance to the location referred to have been cut, which should increase the level of natural surveillance and reduce the opportunity for anti-social behaviour.

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 local community, 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 for 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.