Finian McGrath
Question:275 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on a matter in respect of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [9828/09]
View answerTuesday, 10 March 2009
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to are in the Raheny Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in these areas as a result of anti-social behaviour. One of the areas has been designated a public order hot-spot. There is one dedicated community Garda assigned to each of the areas referred to by the Deputy. Local Garda management also liaise closely with Dublin City Council personnel. An Garda Síochána deal with such anti-social behaviour by utilising public order legislation and issuing local authority fines on the spot for public drinking. Any persons found engaging in such behaviour will continue to be dealt with appropriately in accordance with the law. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit and the Garda Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by 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.