I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location in question is included in the neighbourhood watch scheme for sector 4, community policing, Mountjoy Garda station. The anti-social behaviour at the above address was brought to the attention of Mountjoy gardaí some time ago.
I am further informed that following on from this the community policing sergeant met with approximately 15 concerned residents at a meeting chaired by the residents area co-ordinator. At this meeting issues were discussed and a two month timeframe was set up with a view to eliminating this problem. During that period various initiatives were put into place by community police at Mountjoy. Groups of youths were found on 11 occasions and on each occasion they were moved on. It was noted that on five occasions these groups were from outside the area. At the end of the two month period the problems had considerably reduced.
Finally, I am informed that the community sergeant again met with the residents of the area who expressed their satisfaction and gratitude to the gardaí for their co-operation in dealing with their complaints and the area continues to be monitored by the gardaí in Mountjoy.