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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Residential Centres.

Richard Bruton

Question:

271 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make funds available to a residential centre (details supplied) in County Kildare in order to improve security following a recent incident. [15178/99]

The residential centre referred to by the Deputy is run by the Eastern Health Board. I understand from the board that, following recent incidents in the centre in question, the management of the centre arranged for a visit from the Garda crime prevention unit. The crime prevention officer made a number of security recommendations, some of which have been implemented while others are under consideration. I understand a personal alarm system and security camera with video recording equipment have been installed and that the centre is protected by a six foot perimeter wall. Work is in progress on improving external sensor lighting and gardaí have increased their checks in the area.

Kildare County Council and the private developer who own the wasteland near the centre have been requested to secure the land to prevent further incidents. I have been assured by the Eastern Health Board that the situation is being carefully monitored and will be kept under review by the management of the centre in consultation with local gardaí.

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