Anti-Social Behaviour
493. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the anti-social behaviour and the consequent litter caused by same including alcohol bottles and cigarette packets close to the Luas on Cowper Road on weekends; if the attention of the Garda has been drawn to this problem; the action it intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/05]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Garda inspector from Rathmines Garda station has acted as a liaison officer between the Garda and the company operating the Luas since it commenced operations. I am further informed that there have been no reported incidents of public disorder in respect of the Luas on Cowper Road since it commenced operations. Local Garda management have not received any written or oral complaints with regard to the matters raised by the Deputy from the residents of Cowper Road. I am assured that the Garda authorities will continue to give the area in question ongoing attention in the form of regular patrols.