Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004
140 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there has been an increase in vandalism in the Pudding Row area of Dublin South East and that residents are not just concerned with damage to cars and homes but also have been subjected to intimidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10394/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes gardaí from Pearse Street Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by gardaí from the divisional crime task force, special resource unit, drugs unit, Garda mountain bike unit and the community policing unit.
I am assured that the policing strategies in place are adequate to meet the requirements of the local and business communities and are kept under constant review by senior Garda management to ensure that resources can be targeted to specific areas as required.
