Written Answers Nos. 664-683
664. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of first year enrolments and the number of graduates, respectively in mental health nursing in each of the years since 2014 to date in tabular form. [50555/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is available in the table below. The numbers provided are those recorded on the HEA's Student Records System (SRS) and refer to entrants to and graduates from mental health and psychiatric nursing courses.
|
Year |
First Year Enrolments |
Graduates |
|
2013/2014 |
|
227 |
|
2014/2015 |
258 |
211 |
|
2015/2016 |
265 |
213 |
|
2016/2017 |
298 |
212 |
|
2017/2018 |
368 |
225 |
|
2018/2019 |
344 |
232 |
|
2019/2020 |
360 |
257 |
|
2020/2021 |
378 |
N/A |
665. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of first year enrolments and the number of graduates, respectively in radiography in each of the years since 2014 to date in tabular form. [50556/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is available in the table below. The numbers provided are those recorded on the HEA's Student Records System (SRS) and refer to entrants to and graduates from honours degree programmes in radiography and radiation therapy.
|
Year |
First Year Enrolments |
Graduates |
|
2013/2014 |
|
56 |
|
2014/2015 |
73 |
92 |
|
2015/2016 |
74 |
83 |
|
2016/2017 |
86 |
90 |
|
2017/2018 |
127 |
99 |
|
2018/2019 |
129 |
96 |
|
2019/2020 |
139 |
80 |
|
2020/2021 |
149 |
N/A |
666. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of on campus student beds in each higher education institution in each year since 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50956/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current number of student accommodation bed-spaces owned by each university and the Waterford Institute of Technology is available in the table below. The other Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities do not own any student accommodation at present. The data held by my Department does not specify location, and some of these bed spaces may not be located directly on campus. This data is not available on an annual basis since 2011.
|
HEI |
Existing Beds |
|
DCU |
1,400 |
|
TCD |
2,124 |
|
UCC |
1,277 |
|
UCD |
4,092 |
|
UL |
2,850 |
|
NUIG |
1,193 |
|
MU |
1,200 |
|
WIT |
426 |
|
Total |
14,562 |
667. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount spent by his Department on the procurement, purchase and rent of new office space; and the amount spent on the procurement, purchase and rent of office equipment in each of the past ten years and to date in 2021. [51105/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe procurement, purchase and rent of Government offices is the responsibility of Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, which acts as an agent for all Government Departments and offices. The number, terms and cost of the leases is a matter for the OPW.
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has commenced moving headquarters into existing State owned office space in the past fortnight. I can also confirm that all office equipment for that location was supplied from existing inventory.
668. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of offices currently being rented or in ownership of his Department which are currently not in use by the Department. [51122/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe renting and leasing of Government offices is the responsibility of Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, which acts as the agent for Government departments and offices. The number, terms and cost of these leases is a matter for the OPW. I can confirm to the Deputy that office buildings occupied by department staff are all in use.
669. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total value that will be allocated to subhead B4, general current grants, in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51172/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Estimates for Public Services 2022 were published on 12 October 2021 as part of the Budget 2022 Expenditure report. High level details of the Higher Education programme (B) expenditure are outlined in the estimates. Full details on the allocation of resources across spending areas and within each programme will be detailed, as usual, in the annual Revised Estimates Volume for the Public Service (REV).
670. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total value that will be allocated to subhead NTF, enterprise focused higher education in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51173/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Estimates for Public Services 2022 were published on 12 October 2021 as part of the Budget 2022 Expenditure report. Details of the Enterprise Focused Higher Education allocation estimate are contained within the 'Estimate of Income and Expenditure of the National Training Fund’ and the estimate allocation is listed as €148,352,000. Full details on the allocation of resources across spending areas will be detailed in the annual Revised Estimates Volume for the Public Service (REV).
671. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if all recipients on a SUSI maintenance grant will receive an additional €200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51174/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Budget 2022, I have secured an additional €15m to enhance the existing financial supports under the Student Grant Scheme.
For the academic year 2022/23 this will mean:-
- An increase to all student grant maintenance payments, including the special rate of grant, of €200 per year which will benefit all students entitled to receive a maintenance Grant. There are currently circa 62,000 SUSI grant recipients receiving maintenance support.
- The income threshold to qualify for the standard rate of student grant has been increased by €1,000.
- The qualifying distance criterion for students to qualify for the non-adjacent rate of grant has been reduced from 45km to 30km, effective from the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
I have prioritised these changes for the 2022/23 academic year and they will benefit thousands of
students building on the improvements that have already been made for postgraduate students through this year’s student grant scheme. These improvements to the student grant scheme have
been a priority for me since taking up my Ministerial appointment.
672. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the anticipated percentage reduction in the spending in each academic year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 of the €35 million SUSI package announced as part of budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51175/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraText of PQ changed as agreed with Deputy's office to "the anticipated percentage split in the spending in each academic year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 of the €35 million SUSI package announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
As part of Budget 2022, I have secured an additional €15m/43% to enhance the existing financial supports under the Student Grant Scheme to take affect from the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
For the academic year 2022/23 this will mean:-
- An increase to all student grant maintenance payments, including the special rate of grant, of €200 per year which will benefit all students entitled to receive a maintenance Grant. There are currently circa 62,000 SUSI grant recipients receiving maintenance support.
- The income threshold to qualify for the standard rate of student grant has been increased by €1,000.
- The qualifying distance criterion for students to qualify for the non-adjacent rate of grant has been reduced from 45km to 30km, effective from the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
I have prioritised these changes for the 2022/23 academic year and they will benefit thousands of
students building on the improvements that have already been made for postgraduate students through this year’s student grant scheme. These improvements to the student grant scheme have
been a priority for me since taking up my Ministerial appointment.
In addition, in 2022 I have maintained €20m / 57% within our allocation in anticipation of increased demand on SUSI due to potential change of circumstances from an economic downturn.
The maintenance grants are paid in 9 monthly instalments therefore €15m is allocated for the Sept-Dec period of the 2022/23 academic year.
673. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total allocation for the student assistance fund in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51176/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total 2020/2021 allocation to the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) was €18.2m.
- This is made up of baseline core funding of €8.1m;
- €1 million ring-fenced core funding for the support of part-time students who are lone parents or members of the other access target groups identified in the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education;
- An additional €1 million was added in 2018, as an exceptional basis to support Teacher Supply for Professional Masters in Education Courses (PME) students pending changes to the Student Grant Scheme in 2021/22 academic year;
- As part of the package of COVID19 supports for 2020 I doubled the level of baseline core funding by providing an additional €8.1m.
The total 2021/2022 allocation to the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is €17.2m. Similar to the 2020/21 academic year this includes
- Baseline core funding allocation of €8.1m.
- €1 million ring-fenced core funding for the support of part-time students who are lone parents or members of the other access target groups identified in the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education.
- An additional €8.1m of the COVID19 return to education package 2021 doubling the baseline core funding.
Effective for the 2021 Student Grant Scheme I announced enhanced postgraduate supports which saw the fee grant amount rising from €2,000 to €3,500 and the income threshold for eligibility for these grants will also rise, up from €31,500, now €54,240. The increase in fee grant will allay some of the costs for postgraduate study and will give greater certainty for students in terms of supports. In addition to the increase in the fee grant, the income thresholds for postgraduate students were increased from a postgraduate threshold of €31,500 to €54,240 in 2021; which is currently the highest income threshold at undergraduate level. This measure removed the need to continue with the ring-fenced funding under SAF for PME courses under SAF in 2021.
674. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total allocation for the student mental health supports in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51177/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2020, a comprehensive package of financial supports from Government for the higher education and further education and training sectors was secured to mitigate the impact of Covid.
This package included funding of €3m to underpin wellbeing and mental health and student services in our higher education institutions (HEIs) which was in addition to the €2m funding that was allocated in Budget 2020 and funding that institutions already provide for these services. Total allocation of funding to the higher education sector in 2020 specifically for mental health supports was €5m.
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) requested that the HEIs distribute this funding in support of specific student engagement such as the recruitment of additional student counsellors, and implementation of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, which launched last year.
Funding allocation in 2021 for mental health supports is €5m, matching the commitment made in 2020.
The mental health funding will be used to:
- recruit additional Student Counsellors
- recruit additional Assistant Psychologists
- recruit Head of Service posts for those HEIs employing more than 2 FTEs
- train HEI staff to enable them to support and refer students to appropriate services
- raise awareness among students of mental health and wellbeing services available, including through student outreach activities;
- support implementation of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework
- support implementation of the Framework for Consent in HEIs; Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive: Ending Sexual Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions
Details of the specific allocations to each higher education institution in 2021 were announced by Minister Harris on 11 October and are available at: gov.ie/en/press-release/e297d-financial-and-mental-health-wellbeing-supports-to-students-worth-22-million-announced-by-minister-harris/
Breakdown of the 2020 allocation by institution below:
|
Higher Education Institution |
2020 Funding Allocation |
|
DCU |
€ 294,000.00 |
|
NUI Galway |
€ 313,000.00 |
|
TCD |
€ 214,000.00 |
|
UCC |
€ 270,000.00 |
|
UCD |
€ 356,000.00 |
|
University of Limerick |
€ 258,000.00 |
|
Maynooth University |
€ 264,000.00 |
|
TU Dublin |
€ 590,000.00 |
|
Mary Immaculate College |
€ 100,000.00 |
|
National College of Art and Design |
€ 60,000.00 |
|
St Angela's |
€ 60,000.00 |
|
Athlone IT |
€ 125,000.00 |
|
Cork IT |
€ 236,000.00 |
|
IADT |
€ 60,000.00 |
|
Dundalk IT |
€ 118,000.00 |
|
GMIT |
€ 164,000.00 |
|
IT Carlow |
€ 242,000.00 |
|
IT Sligo |
€ 121,000.00 |
|
IT Tralee |
€ 69,000.00 |
|
Letterkenny IT |
€ 171,000.00 |
|
Limerick IT |
€ 176,000.00 |
|
Waterford IT |
€ 239,000.00 |
|
Totals |
€ 4,500,000.00 |
|
Nationally supported projects |
€ 500,000.00 |
|
Sector Total |
€ 5,000,000.00 |
675. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the director of the national apprenticeship office will be appointed; if he will provide details on the appointment procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51190/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWork on the establishment of the National Apprenticeship Office is ongoing at the current time. The focus of the two organisations involved in its establishment, SOLAS and the HEA, has necessarily been on ensuring that apprentices have been returned to training following COVID-19 related disruptions to many apprenticeships.
Work in the establishment of the Office, including in the agreement of procedures for the appointment of the Director is now proceeding well and details will be made available as they are agreed by the relevant organisations.
676. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a gardener working in a university is entitled to be paid the travel time allowance for craft workers from his Department. [51209/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraGardeners and craft workers are employees of Higher Education Institutions. Employees have a number of industrial relation mechanisms available to them to address queries on employment matters, with either their employer or their union representatives. An issue has been brought to my Department's attention in relation to one particular university and I understand local mechanisms are being utilised. If this does not work, the Workplace Relations Commission has a role in bringing the relevant parties together to seek resolutions on industrial relations matters and parties are encouraged to use available mechanisms to bring matters to resolution and to promote the improvement of industrial relations across our higher education institutions.
677. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if there is funding available for community groups to apply for CCTV cameras; if so, the funding stream that this would fall under; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51018/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the roll out of community CCTV schemes across the country has benefitted many communities, helping people to feel safer in their local areas. It is a priority of mine to ensure that community groups continue to be supported in their valued contributions to managing their local CCTV schemes whilst ensuring sufficient, proportionate oversight of statutory data protection obligations.
Since 2017, my Department has administered a grant aid scheme supporting groups wishing to establish a community-based CCTV system in their area. Eligible groups, including community groups and local authorities nationwide, can apply for grant aid of up to 60% of the total capital cost of a proposed CCTV system, up to a maximum total of €40,000.
The scheme was extended in 2019 to cover not only new CCTV systems but also to allow funding applications for extension or upgrade of existing community CCTV systems which are incomplete or obsolete. Applicants can now also seek a once-off grant of up to €5,000 for minor maintenance costs.
If the Deputy is aware of any groups wishing to avail of the grant aid scheme, further details are available to download from my Department's website and support and guidance is available to help interested groups through a dedicated email address.
The Deputy will be aware that community-based CCTV is governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (Section 38(3) (c)) and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006 (SI 289 of 2006). This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must:
- be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee,
- have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must also act as data controller, and
- have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner.
This is the legal basis for all community CCTV schemes, regardless of how they are funded. These key legal requirements are in place since 2006.
As the Deputy will be aware, the general scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recordings) Bill was published on 27 April. It is planned to have a further review of the terms and conditions of the current scheme to bring it into line with the proposals for this new legislation, and in keeping with the commitment in the Programme for Government. Once this review is completed, appropriate guidance will issue to An Garda Síochána on the control and supervision of CCTV systems. When enacted, this legislation will replace Section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.
I wish to advise the Deputy that a review of the scheme is planned to commence shortly and the threshold will be examined as part of that review. It is expected this review will be completed early in 2022, and the scheme will be revised on the basis of its conclusions.
678. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50383/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 1 October 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.
The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
679. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the entitlement a person (details supplied) has to remain in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50389/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
680. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time gardaí in Rathcoole Garda station each year from 2010 to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50418/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the stationing of Gardaí and their allocation to Garda units.
The number of Gardaí assigned to Rathcoole Garda Station each year from 2010 to September 2021 is set out in the table below, which is based on information provided to me by the Garda authorities and which is available on the Department of Justice website at the following link: justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Garda_Workforce.
|
Month and Year |
Number of Gardaí assigned to Rathcoole Garda Station |
|
December 2010 |
28 |
|
December 2011 |
27 |
|
December 2012 |
26 |
|
December 2013 |
23 |
|
December 2014 |
23 |
|
December 2015 |
21 |
|
December 2016 |
19 |
|
December 2017 |
14 |
|
December 2018 |
13 |
|
December 2019 |
17 |
|
December 2020 |
19 |
|
September 2021 |
18 |
681. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice if she has received reports on the level of crime and antisocial behaviour in Dublin city centre; if her Department monitors the level of safety that persons feel circulating in the city centre, particularly at night; and if any initiatives are planned to address this concern. [50440/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra684. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to recent incidences of violent antisocial behaviour in the north inner city of Dublin; the steps her Department is taking to address escalating crime in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50452/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 684 together.
I can assure the Deputy that the Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and I am very conscious of the effect it can have on the quality of life for local communities including in Dublin’s inner city. We want people to feel safe and be safe in Dublin, whether they live or work in Dublin or want to visit and enjoy our capital city.
I understand that the Minister for Justice recently met with the Garda authorities, Dublin business owners and local representatives to discuss recent anti-social behaviour the city centre. An Garda Síochána continues to implement high visibility policing plans to address public disorder related issues and anti-social behaviour, with particular overt and targeted policing of public places at times when public order incidents and anti-social behaviour typically increase, such as at bank holidays weekends.
I can inform the Deputy that the Garda Commissioner has also established Operation Soteria to ensure a reduction of assaults in public, reduce fear of violence within communities, prioritise assault investigations and focus on problem areas and assault hotspots.
The operation is based upon five principles for implementation:
1. commitment to protecting people and communities;
2. awareness and education as a crime prevention technique;
3. policing operational efficiency;
4. location management by working in partnership; and
6. offender management.
In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, I established an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour. This forum is considering the effectiveness of existing legislation and looking at proposals for new ways forward, including new powers for An Garda Síochána and additional interventions to support parenting of offenders.
Two current subgroups of the forum have been set up to examine particular issues on knife crime, which met on 26 September, and another on the misuse of scramblers and quadbikes. Similar sub-groups can also be established for other relevant issues as they arise.
The Deputy will be aware of the Local Community Safety Partnership pilot which is underway in the north inner city. Local Community Safety Partnerships are designed to take a holistic approach to safety issues in partnership with the community. The Partnerships will allow local communities to identify issues of particular concern within their area and work with the relevant State services to develop a local Community Safety Plan to specifically tackle these issues. The Local Community Safety Partnerships will be rolled out nationwide to all local authority areas after the pilot phase of two years.
The Deputy will also be aware that a new Youth Justice Strategy for 2021 – 2027 was published on 15 April last. In line with international best practice, a key principle of the new Youth Justice Strategy is providing as many opportunities as possible to enable young people to change direction in their lives and adopt more positive behaviours.
The Strategy includes the full range of issues connected to children and young people at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, including early intervention and preventative work, family support and diversion from crime, through to court process and facilities, supervision of offenders, detention and reintegration and support post release.
The Strategy strengthens and expands the role of the Youth Diversion Projects and promotes appropriate linkages and alignment with other community-based initiatives. Bringing the full range of relevant interventions together in a coherent and holistic response to youth crime will support the objective of diverting young people from crime and anti-social behaviour.
682. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice if pension restoration to all ranks of An Garda Síochána has been completed; and if not, if there are plans to restore remaining reductions. [50441/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that pension restoration has taken place on an annual phased basis commencing in 2016, with the final restoration for a relatively small final group of pensioners due on 1st December 2021. This payment will complete the restoration of all pension reductions for retired members of An Garda Síochána.
683. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the figures on the allocation of resources to community policing in the Dublin north inner city area for 2021. [50451/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under Section 33 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State. The Commissioner is also responsible, under Section 26 of the Act, for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I play no direct role in these independent functions.
I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimum use. I further understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
To date, the official categorisation as a Community Garda has simply referred to those exclusively assigned to building relationships with local communities and civil society including giving talks to schools, community groups and others. However, it is important to note that community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in carrying out their duties. Indeed, this is fundamental to the new Garda Operating Model recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and currently being rolled out under 'A Policing Service for Our Future', the Government's implementation plan for the Commission's recommendations.
For the Deputy's information, the area referred to is covered by the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Central Division. The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of Garda members categorised as Community Gardaí assigned to the DMR North Central, by rank and station, as of 30 September, the latest date for which the figures are available.
|
DMR NC |
Inspectors |
Sergeants |
Gardaí |
Total |
|
Bridewell |
|
1 |
15 |
16 |
|
Mountjoy |
|
4 |
15 |
19 |
|
Store Street |
2 |
2 |
21 |
25 |
|
Total |
2 |
7 |
51 |
60 |
The Deputy will also be aware of the Local Community Safety Partnership pilot which is underway in the north inner city, chaired by Mr Cormac Ó Donnchú. Local Community Safety Partnerships are designed to take a holistic approach to safety issues in partnership with the community. The Partnerships will allow local communities to identify issues of particular concern within their area and work with the relevant State services to develop a local Community Safety Plan to specifically tackle these issues. The Local Community Safety Partnerships will be rolled out nationwide to all local authority areas after the pilot phase of two years.
