Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 483: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 23 February, 2006 if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the closure orders sought under section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003 were unsuccessful in court; and the options open to the Garda in dealing with the disruption to public order in Leixlip village every weekend. [3017/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the outcome of the court case.

I am further informed that local Garda management is familiar with the anti-social behaviour problems in Leixlip village at weekends. In addition to regular patrols, a Garda van is deployed every Saturday night specifically tasked with tackling the problems outlined by the Deputy. This enforcement activity by local Garda personnel is supplemented by the Divisional task force and Traffic Corps personnel as well as the District patrol car and detective unit.

Policing strategies for the area are predicated on the policy of reducing and preventing incidents of anti-social behaviour and the maintenance of an environment where the quality of life of the residents can be assured and consolidated. These strategies are, and will continue to be, central to policing plans for the area.

Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 484: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of on-the-spot fines issued by An Garda Síochána for breaches of the control of consumption and possession of alcohol by-laws in Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge and Clane, County Kildare in 2006. [3018/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.