Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
258 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if immediate and emergency action will be taken in respect of the worsening vandalism at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the deep concern of the local community in the matter; and if he will respond to the demands of the school. [20116/04]
View answerI can appreciate the concerns of the school community in question at the wanton vandalism of school property. In the first instance though, the management authorities of the school should report the matter to the local Garda. The local Garda are best placed to provide practical advice and support and to make recommendations as to how best to mitigate the potential risk to the school. I understand that most Garda stations have a crime prevention officer on the staff who will work with the management authorities in this matter. It is open to the school's management authorities to apply under the 2005 summer works scheme, details of which will be announced later this year, for funding for security measures required at the school as recommended by the Garda.
