Mary Harney
Question:128 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the need for extra Garda foot patrols in the Clondalkin area of Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Clondalkin (Dublin) Garda Patrols.
The present strength of Clondalkin station is 57. The sub-district of Clondalkin is divided into five sectors each of which is policed on a daily basis by five neighbourhood gardaí on foot patrol. These members keep in touch with what is happening in the area through regular contacts with residents associations, schools, clubs and the business community.
The patrols by members on community policing duties are augmented by members on mobile patrol. This combination provides for a substantial police presence in each sector of the sub-district. Additional foot patrols are provided at random in selected housing estates. A uniformed member is usually assigned to foot patrol duties in Clondalkin village and, if possible, the area receives special attention from a mobile patrol unit.
The Garda authorities are satisfied that the present strength at Clondalkin is adequate and that the optimum use is being made of available resources but the position will be kept under review.