Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 332: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda has received a complaint regarding an illegal encampment (detail supplied) in County Wicklow; the action which was taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21722/06]

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 an encampment of travellers at the location referred to. Attempts by An Garda Síochána to initiate proceedings for obstruction under the Road Traffic Acts have been hampered by the families rotating their presence at the location. However, it is open to the local authority to apply for an injunction. Vehicles parked illegally have been issued with fixed charge penalty notices. The provisions of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act do not apply as the location is a public road.