Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2004
452 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing break-ins and vandalism to cars in the vicinity of Clonshaugh Drive, Dublin 17; and if there are plans to increase the Garda presence in the area. [10038/04]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been no burglaries reported to the gardaí in the area in question over the last 12 months. However, I am further informed that there have been six criminal damage incidents in the area for the same period which have occurred in the nearby national school.
I understand that the area receives regular attention from both the community police unit and mobile Garda patrols. I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the current Garda strength in the area is adequate to meet the present policing needs. However, the situation will be kept under review in the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.
