Crime Prevention

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Questions (137)

Finian McGrath

Question:

137. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda can come up with a prevention plan in respect of break-ins in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27586/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware that Gardaí pursue a range of strategies to counter crime trends, including the coordinated national strategy targeting burglary crime under Operation Fiacla, which has led to steady reductions in the level of burglary crimes as well as the arrest of 9,343 persons and charges being brought against 5,341 persons since it was established in early 2012. As part of the measures which are coordinated under Operation Fiacla, Operation Acer is in force throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region, including Clontarf. 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. I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the specific circumstances referred to by the Deputy and I will contact him directly as soon as the report is to hand.