Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2005
204 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on strategies and action plans of the Garda Síochána to deal with anti-social behaviour in and around an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and to develop community policing plans in 2005 for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7264/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda authorities that the area concerned is actively policed by gardaí from Clontarf Garda station and that extra gardaí have been allocated to community policing. I understand that community policing in the area is a central feature and a core value in policing policy. The unit has lead responsibility for policing in the area and has evolved a partnership approach to problem-solving with the community.
I understand that current policing plans in the area are predicated on the prevention of public order offences, the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of the quality of life of local residents.
I have been assured by the Garda authorities that this strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.
