Finian McGrath
Question:278 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [7479/09]
View answerTuesday, 24 February 2009
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Coolock Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. A number of referrals have been made under the Juvenile Diversion Scheme, and fixed charge notices for public order offences have been issued following other incidents. Two members of the local Community Policing Unit are specifically allocated to this area, who liaise with the local community. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit and Garda Mountain Bike Units, supplemented by the District Detective and Drugs Units, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.
Current policing policy in the area is predicated on the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, the prevention of public order offences and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of the policing service in this area.