Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 27: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report in respect of the proliferation of pipe bomb attacks in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32797/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána are actively investigating recent incidents involving the use of pipe bombs by organised criminal gangs in the greater Dublin area. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that Garda strategies in responding to incidents involving pipe bomb attacks in Dublin are firmly focused on disrupting these groups and, where sufficient evidence is adduced, proffering charges and bringing such persons before the Courts. Investigations are ongoing in all such incidents. The Commissioner is keeping me and officials of my Department apprised of developments and progress in the ongoing investigations.