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Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

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Seán Haughey

Question:

1040 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request the Garda to deal with a problem of juvenile crime, vandalism and lawlessness in an estate in Dublin 3 (details supplied); if he has satisfied himself with the level of Garda coverage in this area particularly as regards foot patrols and community gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21407/04]

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I am informed by the Garda that the area in question is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes gardaí from Clontarf Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. Additional supporting patrols are provided by divisional units and the detective branch. I understand that there are community police assigned to these areas who have an excellent rapport with the local community. I am also informed that a number of youths have been dealt with under the juvenile liaison scheme for incidents of juvenile crime and lawlessness in the area referred to.

I am also informed that current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of public order offences, the prevention of crime — including crimes of violence against persons and crimes against property — and the maintenance of an environment conducive to improving quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.

I am assured that local Garda management are satisfied that there are adequate resources to meet the policing needs of the area. The current personnel strength — all ranks — is 64. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel become available, the needs of the districts will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.

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