Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 1099: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Síochána are investigating illegal activities in a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if there is an interdepartmental task force active on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1065/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the allegations of illegal activities referred to and has taken the lead role in initiating and steering a multi-agency approach to tackling certain activities in the area, in particular in relation to food related businesses. Local Garda management, Dublin City Council, Dublin Fire Brigade, the Revenue Commissioners, including Customs and Excise, and the Health and Safety Authority have prepared a strategy to address the illegal activities referred to. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that a number of prosecutions are currently before the courts in respect of drugs and, where the appropriate licences are not held, quantities of alcohol seized from premises operating in the area referred to.