Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
1047. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a safety and security plan for local residents in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17 to deal with anti-social behaviour. [37207/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Coolock Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in the area and, most recently, has introduced a new Policing Plan in response to this type of criminality. The Plan came into effect from 1 August 2013 and includes dedicated patrols in the area at key times. I am advised that the Plan has had a positive impact in addressing anti-social behaviour in the area and has been the subject of favourable comment by local elected representatives, Dublin City Council and local residents groups since its implementation. In addition to the measures contained in the Plan, the area is patrolled regularly by uniform and plain clothes patrols, augmented by the Divisional Traffic Unit and Task Force. The area continues to receive high visibility patrolling by the Community Policing Unit based at Coolock.
Local Garda Management closely monitors the Policing Plan, and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the community in the area to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. The situation will be kept under review and paramount consideration given to the needs of residents.
I am assured that Garda management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the area concerned.
