Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013
128. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will allocate additional resources to the Garda in Tallaght, Dublin 24, to allow it to continue to respond efficiently to the anti-social behaviour on an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24, which resulted in serious public order incidents on 6 June 2013; if he will give assurances to the local community on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28482/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
Insofar as the specific matters referred to by the Deputy are concerned, I am informed by the Garda authorities that Community Gardaí in Tallaght Garda District have engaged with members of the local community to address incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area. Gardaí are also liaising directly with the other stakeholders including South Dublin County Council to identify and put into effect solutions to the problems being experienced.
Gardaí at Tallaght perform regular patrols of the area in question and all incidents of anti-social behaviour are dealt with appropriately. The Community Policing unit has lead responsibility for policing in this area and has evolved a good partnership approach to problem solving with the local community. Current Policing policy in the Tallaght District is 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 quality of life of the residents of the area. Local Garda management are continuing to monitor the area and to ensure that resources are effectively deployed to meet the policing needs that arise.
