Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 291: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 344 of 9 November 2005 if the problem referred to therein has in fact increased during 2006 and now constitutes a very serious problem; the action the Gardaí are taking; if the landowner has again been contacted by the Gardaí with a view to securing the land from trespass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1465/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there has been no increase recorded in the types of crime referred to by the Deputy during 2006.

Under the Road Traffic Acts there is no offence committed by the driving of unregistered vehicles on private land. Where any vehicle is found being driven in a public place, without insurance, the vehicle can be seized under the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts. Garda checkpoints have been set up in the area over the last two weekends to detect any breaches of the criminal law.

Furthermore, I am informed that local Garda management has been in contact with the landowner and developers of the land in the area referred to in order for preventative measures to be put in place to stop this type of activity. I am assured that Gardaí patrolling the area will monitor the situation and maintain contact with local residents to address their concerns.