Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 498: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support this matter (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [28183/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that area referred to is within the Raheny Garda District. Local Garda Management is aware of the difficulties being experienced at this junction which relate to access, parking and egress, in particular at peak drop off and collection times to a local educational establishment and peak commuter travel times for public transport services. I am further informed that there is a 'no left turn' restriction in place at the junction between 7 am and 10am during which time pedestrians are frequently dropped at the location which adds to traffic restrictions and congestion. The matter may also be compounded by local residents parking vehicles on the public road. In that regard, there are no parking restrictions/double-yellow lines in place in the locality.

I am advised that the area is the subject of patrols particularly during peak traffic periods, by the Community Garda and other Sub-District and District personnel, including Divisional Traffic Corps personnel. Fixed charge penalty notices are issued for offences contrary to the Road Traffic Acts detected in the locality. Residents are advised to report incidents to the local Community Garda should these difficulties continue and local Garda Management will continue to monitor the situation.