Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
288 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put a safety and security plan in place at a venue (details supplied) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 11pm to 3am in order to deal with anti-social activities and to improve the quality of life for the local residents. [28869/06]
View answer399 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to put an effective safety and security plan in place at locations (details supplied) in order to assist the local residents who have to live with major anti-social activities; and to work with the Garda authorities on this matter. [29668/06]
View answer400 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there have been any prosecutions in relation to premises (details supplied) over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29669/06]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 399 and 400 together.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that they maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise from time to time. I am further informed that additional Gardaí are deployed at weekends and when events are being held in the venue.
I am advised that there have been no prosecutions in relation to the premises referred to during the past five years and there are no prosecutions pending. I am further advised that current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of anti-social behaviour and public disorder; the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. Garda units are directed to pay particular attention to locations where youths tend to congregate. This strategy will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area.
