Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 558: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a definitive, cross-Departmental strategy is being developed to address and combat the increasing numbers and severity of attacks on emergency personnel; the elements of this strategy; the timeframe which has been set for the development of this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27583/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that in recent times there have been three incidents of a particularly serious nature involving attacks on emergency personnel. These incidents are being actively investigated by the Garda authorities, and a person has been arrested and charged in respect of one of these incidents.

In October 2000 Gardaí met Dublin Fire Brigade personnel regarding the issue of Garda response to fire brigade personnel under attack or threat of attack. This resulted in an action plan being drawn up to ensure a rapid and effective response to deal with incidents where Dublin Fire Brigade personnel find themselves under attack or threat of attack. I am assured by the Garda authorities that there is a good working relationship between the Garda authorities and the Dublin Fire Brigade service, with immediate assistance and support provided to the service when requested.