Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2010
143 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of burglaries committed in the Meath Hill and Drumconrath area, County Meath, in each of the past four years; the number of burglaries detected; the additional steps being taken in this area to reduce the number of burglaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19741/10]
View answerThe Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.
I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to are subject to regular patrols by District and Divisional resources, including uniform and plain-clothes patrols and checkpoints conducted under Operation Anvil and by Divisional detective and Traffic Corps personnel.
I am further informed that a number of Community Alert schemes have been established in the area. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is working closely with local residents to establish a Community Alert Scheme in the specific locality referred to. The situation will continue to be closely monitored by local Garda management.
