Written answers
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Operations
5:00 am
Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to the gardaà at Tallaght, Dublin 24, to allow them to deal effectively with crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3060/11]
Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The allocation of resources, including personnel, in An Garda SÃochana is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and senior Garda management. I have however, been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda Station and Tallaght Garda District, which cover the area referred to by the Deputy, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 199 and 275 respectively.
The area in question is regularly patrolled by uniformed and plain clothes members of the Mountain Bike, Community Policing, detective and other units in An Garda SÃochána. There is also close liaison between Community Gardai and local community representatives and organisations. The specific needs of the area are continually monitored and reviewed by local Garda Management so that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible service is provided to the general public.
Emmet Mc Donagh
Posted on 25 Jan 2011 1:53 pm (Report this comment)
laws support anti-social behaviour. They are gone in a minute, Garda do not have neccessary technology. They never go to jail, victims get attacked for calling garda.