Vol. 346 No. 10
asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware of the concern of residents in the Greenhills, Perrystown, Crumlin and Walkinstown areas of Dublin 12 in view of the alarming increase in crime such as lawlessness, house breaking, muggings and car stealing in these areas; and the steps he intends to take to deal with this problem to ensure the safety of the people there.
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asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí attached to Crumlin Station, Dublin 12; and if he is satisfied that sufficient gardaí are attached to this station to deal with the heavy increase in crime, such as lawlessness, house break-ins, muggings and car stealing in the Greenhills, Perrystown, Crumlin and Walkinstown areas of Dublin 12.
Limerick East): I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 and 100 together.
I am aware of the concern of residents in urban areas generally at the increased incidence of crime and vandalism. Various measures have been taken to provide an increased Garda presence in our cities and towns and the Garda are constantly seeking ways and means of controlling crimes such as house breaking, mugging and the unauthorised taking of cars by altering manning levels and by changing patterns of patrolling.
As regards the particular measures being taken to combat crime in the areas referred to in the questions, the Garda authorities report that foot and mobile patrols from Crumlin station are being operated in these areas as much as possible. The services of the Crime Task Force based at Garda Headquarters and other specialised units from the Dublin Metropolitan Area Headquarters are frequently made available to supplement local patrols and to meet any special needs which arise from time to time.
The total Garda strength at Crumlin is at present 65 and the Garda authorities propose to allocate two additional gardaí to the station from the group of recruits who will be completing their training on 22 December 1983.
