I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is patrolled by uniformed and plain-clothes Gardaí from Irishtown Garda station, including the District Drugs Unit, Detective Unit, Mountain Bike Unit and the Community Policing Unit. I am further informed that in addition to regular mobile and foot patrols the area is patrolled by the Divisional Crime Task Force to ensure that a concentrated visible Garda presence is maintained.
I am further informed that the Gardaí are aware of a number of recent incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour that have occurred in the area and these are currently being investigated by the Garda authorities.
Current policing plans for the area concerned are predicated on the prevention of anti-social and 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 quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a policing service to the area.