Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2005

Tuesday, 12 April 2005

Questions (680)

Tony Gregory

Question:

718 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the gardaí at Mountjoy Garda Station, Dublin 7 liaise with Irish Rail regarding ongoing criminal and antisocial activities at Irish Rail derelict land at Shandon, Dublin 7; if measures will be put in place to prevent attacks on pedestrians on the Royal Canal towpath opposite the site and on the adjoining residences; the number of such attacks to date in 2005; the number of times gardaí have been called to this location to date in 2005; if the fencing off of this site might assist the Garda and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10554/05]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Garda that local Garda management liaise with Irish Rail and with local residents on a regular basis on this matter. The issue of fencing at the location has been taken up at meetings with Irish Rail, which has advised local Garda management that they are examining the issue.

I am further informed by the Garda that, to date in 2005, there are no reports of attacks on pedestrians or adjoining residences at the location referred to by the Deputy. I understand from the Garda that Garda foot patrols are giving coverage and attention to the location mentioned. This is in addition to mobile patrols in the general area. It is not possible to indicate specifically the number of times to date in 2005 gardaí have called to the specific location referred to.