I am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been no burglaries reported to the gardaí in the area in question over the last 12 months. However, I am further informed that there have been six criminal damage incidents in the area for the same period which have occurred in the nearby national school.
I understand that the area receives regular attention from both the community police unit and mobile Garda patrols. I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the current Garda strength in the area is adequate to meet the present policing needs. However, the situation will be kept under review in the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.