Thomas P. Broughan
Question:478. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will allocate additional Garda personnel to Operation Stilts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2436/13]
View answerTuesday, 22 January 2013
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The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter.
Operation Stilts has been ongoing since 2009 in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Central Division with the aims and objectives of intensively policing identified areas including O’Connell Street, Marlborough Street, Talbot Street, North Earl St, Abbey St, Eden Quay, the Boardwalk, Wolfe Tone Street, Parnell Street and adjacent side streets to prevent and disrupt the activities of persons involved in the commission of anti-social behaviour, drug use or drug dealing offences.
In December 2012, Operation Stilts was further intensified by combining the use of uniform high-visibility personnel and plain clothes personnel.
Local Management are satisfied that there is sufficient personnel currently allocated to Operation Stilts to meet the policing needs and focus of the operation. Operation ‘Stilts’ is kept under regular review by local Garda Management.