Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
565. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that have been put in place to combat the number of break-ins in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7882/14]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to are within the Raheny Garda District. Local Garda management closely monitor all crime trends in the area, including with respect to the number of burglary incidents.
In that regard I am further informed that Garda data shows a decrease in burglaries in the Raheny District, 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 10.4% nationally for twelve months ending 30 September 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 Raheny District. 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. There is also full engagement with local Neighbourhood Watch and other community groups in the area.
