Anti-Social Behaviour

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2013

Thursday, 9 May 2013

Questions (167)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

167. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will request An Gardaí Síochána to give additional attention to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 13, particularly at the weekends, to deal with underage drinking and anti-social behaviour; the number of complaints gardaí have received regarding this location in 2012 and to date in 2013; the amount of alcohol seized at this location in 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of arrests made at this location; and the number of minors dealt with under the juvenile diversion programme. [22054/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

As the Deputy will be aware, An Garda Síochána has in place measures to address difficulties which arise with respect to public disorder and anti-social behaviour generally including the designation of certain areas as hotspots for such criminality with additional patrols directed accordingly. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the specific circumstances described by him and will contact the Deputy directly as soon as the report is to hand.