Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 March 2014
180. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 12 December 2013, if he will provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11248/14]
View answerI have received a report from the Garda authorities and have recently responded to the Deputy (in a letter dated 4 March 2014), setting out the detail of the Garda measures in place to tackle the issues referred to.
In summary, I can advise the Deputy that An Garda Síochána utilises a range of legislative provisions and operational strategies to address anti-social behaviour and related criminal activity in the areas referred to. I am further informed that Garda actions are framed within a general policing approach for the Dublin Region including the Dublin City catchment area, which includes dedicated Garda patrols in key commercial and public thoroughfares at strategic times, as dictated by crime trends and foot-fall for the areas in question.
In addition specific Garda operations including Operation Stilts and Operation Spire focus on areas of the North Inner City, including those referred to, with a view to preventing and disrupting the activities of persons involved in anti-social behaviour, including public drinking, and drug offences.
Implementation of these strategies is closely monitored and continually reviewed by local Garda Management. with a view to ensuring optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible service is provided to the public.
