Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004
493 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to an upsurge in crime in the Portobello area; the action the Garda has taken with regard to same; the further action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17407/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is actively policed by gardaí from Kevin Street Garda station and that foot patrols are carried out by local uniformed gardaí on a regular basis. The patrols are assisted by the detective unit, the divisional crime task force, the special resource unit, the Garda mountain bike unit and the community policing unit. Recent crimes which have been carried out in the area are under investigation by gardaí at Kevin Street Garda station. I have been assured by the Garda authorities that policing in this area is kept under constant review in order to ensure that it is tailored to meeting changing circumstances.
