Written answers

Wednesday, 7 June 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Public Order Offences

9:00 pm

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 324: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities regarding anti-social activities associated with the Smithfield horse fair in Dublin 7; if the Gardaí have recommendations on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21624/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of some complaints in relation to the event in question.

I am further informed that local Garda management have an operational plan in place for each of the horse fairs held in the Smithfield area and are generally satisfied with the current policing of these events. I understand that local Garda management are in regular contact with the local authority about issues arising from the holding of the fair.

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 325: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of complaints received to date in 2006 by the Gardaí at the Bridewell Garda Station, Dublin 7 regarding a licensed premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if the Gardaí are concerned at the nature of these complaints; the action the Gardaí are taking; if objections will be lodged to the renewal of the license; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21625/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of one complaint in 2006 in relation to the premises referred to.

The complaint has been investigated by the Gardaí who have established that as a result of the behaviour complained of annoyance and nuisance had been caused to the residents in the locality.

Local Garda management has brought this complaint to the attention of the management of the premises referred to, who have undertaken to address this matter with their patrons. Local Garda management is satisfied that the premises does not present a major concern and there are no grounds, at present, to object to the renewal of its licence.

I am further informed that attention is paid to the locality by Garda foot and mobile patrols and the premises is the subject of regular inspections by the Garda authorities.

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