Finian McGrath
Question:397. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will put a plan in place to deal with anti-social activity on Dollymount beach. [44283/13]
View answerTuesday, 22 October 2013
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I can assure the Deputy that the Garda authorities are aware of the problems referred to and that a number of proactive initiatives have been implemented to prevent thefts from vehicles in the area concerned. Crime prevention leaflets have been distributed at the beach by members of the Community Policing Unit and extra resources have been deployed to public amenities in the area.
Areas with a high incidence of this type of criminality are identified through crime analysis and intelligence reports and are targeted by District Patrol resources including uniform and plain clothes personnel supported by Community Policing personnel. District and Divisional personnel are regularly supplemented by National resources to specifically target this type of criminality. Local Garda Management closely monitors patrols, and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the local community to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. I am further assured that the situation is being kept under review.