Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the powers of local authorities to deal with illegal parking of Travellers on public or private property that results in safety risks to road users and Traveller families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28429/07]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The principal powers of local authorities to deal with the unauthorised placing of temporary dwellings on public property, under legislation coming within the ambit of my Department, is contained in the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1948, and Section 10 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, as amended by Section 32 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 and Section 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002. The relevant provisions of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 concerning offences relating to entering and occupying land without consent or the bringing of any object onto such land are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.