Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 May 2006
148 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures available to the Garda to deal with persons who are engaged in ongoing harassment of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the measures which have been implemented to date; the further measures that will be utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17740/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by the person concerned. Local pre-teenage children have been identified by the Garda authorities as the cause of this anti-social behaviour.
I am further informed that local community Gardaí are liaising between the local residents and the parents of the children involved to address and prevent this anti-social behaviour.
I am advised that given the age of the children involved, the measures available to An Garda Síochána include the use of the Juvenile Diversion Programme and, to this end, consideration is being given to holding a restorative justice conference, as provided for in the Children Act 2001, to include the injured party, the children involved and their parents.
I am assured by the Garda authorities that the neighbourhood in question is regularly patrolled by uniform and detective units from Mountjoy Garda Station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area.
