Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
813. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if reports regarding anti-social behaviour at an estate (details supplied) in County Kerry will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1881/13]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Killarney Garda Sub-district. Local Garda management is aware of a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour at the location referred to. The incidents in question are receiving appropriate Garda attention. A Garda is assigned to liaise with the community and the Residents' Association in the area and I am advised that a strong working relationship is in place between the community and local Gardaí.
I am further informed that the area is patrolled regularly by uniform and plain clothes crime prevention patrols, which are augmented by Detective Unit and Community Policing Unit patrols together with the Divisional Traffic Unit when available.
Local Garda Management closely monitors such patrols, and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the area concerned in order to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. I am advised that Garda Management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered in the area concerned and that the situation is being kept under review.
