Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005
508 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the strategies and action plans of the Garda Síochána to deal with anti-social behaviour in and around an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if community policing plans will be developed in 2005 for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9227/05]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 204 on 2 March 2005 on this matter. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there has been no change in circumstances since that reply issued.
509 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the widespread intimidation of staff at off-licences by under age drinkers; and if a response will be made to this type of anti-social behaviour. [9228/05]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that complaints to gardaí are not specifically categorised as relating to anti-social behaviour. However, the number of proceedings commenced for assault and public order offences provide an insight into the anti-social behaviour dealt with by gardaí at off-licence premises.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that in the Dublin north-central and Dublin northern divisions, a total of 13 proceedings were taken in 2003 and a total of 14 proceedings in 2004 for assaults and public order offences which occurred at off-licence premises. In 2003 proceedings were commenced against two persons under 18 years. In 2004 no proceedings were taken against persons under 18 years. I understand that current policing in both the Whitehall and Clontarf sub-districts, which cover the area referred to by the Deputy, is predicated on the prevention of public order offences, the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of local residents. I have been assured by the Garda authorities that this strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.
