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Garda Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 December 2013

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Questions (122)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

122. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide assurances to local residents that all necessary Garda resources are being used following the reported increases in burglaries in a number of areas of north Dublin. [53228/13]

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Written answers

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to are in the Coolock and Raheny Garda Districts.

In that regard I am further informed that Garda data shows a decrease in burglaries in the Coolock and Raheny area, in line with the national trend. As the Deputy may be aware the latest crime statistics show that the rate of burglary has decreased by 8.9% nationally for twelve months ending 30 June 2013 and this underlines the impact being made by Gardaí under Operation Fiacla. As part of the measures which are coordinated under Operation Fiacla, Operation Acer is in force throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region, including the Coolock and Raheny Districts. It is an intelligence driven operation and includes analysis led checkpoints and patrols to target specific areas and case manage targeted offenders. These arrangements are kept under review to ensure adjustments are made to maintain the effective focus of the operation.

Operation Acer operates alongside ongoing community policing measures, including problem solving with the community and providing crime prevention advice and assistance to victims of burglary. In this regard I am advised that a recent crime prevention leaflet drop in the area has been well received in the community. The area is regularly patrolled by Community Gardaí including foot and bicycle patrols and there is also full engagement with local Neighbourhood Watch and other community groups in the area.

Local Garda Management closely monitors the allocation of all resources in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in the area to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.

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