Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 101: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the holding of a football fixture (details supplied) involving a team from Poland whose fan base harbours extreme political views with neo-Nazi tendencies; if he is satisfied that this fixture should proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27323/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the soccer fixture in question. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as with all such fixtures, the Garda Síochána is in consultation with relevant sports officials with a view to putting in place the necessary operational policing plan for the event. I am further informed that available information indicates at this stage that supporters from the visiting soccer team are not expected to travel in any great numbers. In any event, the Garda Síochána will ensure an appropriate level of policing for the fixture.