Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 272: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the costs per month for the past six months of policing the protests against the scheme to install an onshore refinery and high pressure pipeline in Erris, County Mayo; the amount set aside to pay for the policing costs in 2009 to police these protests; and if he is satisfied with the policing of the protests against this scheme to date. [45895/08]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of arrests of people in regard to the protests against a company (details supplied); the number of those arrested who were charged; and the number and outcome or prosecutions which have resulted. [45896/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together.

In the time available it has not been possible to compile the detailed statistics for the costs associated with policing arrangements for the development referred to in County Mayo. I will communicate further with the Deputy when the information sought is to hand. A specific allocation for policing in the area referred to in 2009 has not been set aside. The allocation of resources will be decided in accordance with the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs with regard to the circumstances pertaining locally.

In the time available it has not been possible to compile the detailed statistical information on the numbers of arrests, charges and prosecutions in relation to the protests to which the Deputy refers. I will communicate further with him when the information sought is to hand.