Written answers

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Department of Justice and Equality

Anti-Social Behaviour

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38606/15]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that I have brought the specific matter to which he refers to the attention of the Garda authorities. The Deputy will appreciate that queries relating to local authority functions are not a matter for my Department.

I can, however, assure the Deputy that it is the policy of An Garda Síochána to deploy personnel to establish a highly visible and accessible service to communities to tackle crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. If a person feels that a crime has been committed they should contact their local Garda station.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda approach to community policing includes a strong focus on quality of life issues and collaboration with local authorities to help address the causes of anti-social behaviour. As part of their role, local Community Gardaí also engage directly with residents, schools and relevant community groups to address issues of local concern.

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