Written answers

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Crime Prevention

10:00 am

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the steps he has taken to reduce incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour, particularly in the lead up to Halloween; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30016/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that during the Halloween period appropriate policing measures will be put in place in every Garda Division and District as part of Operation Tombola. Operational orders will be prepared in every Garda Region, in particular in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and Border Divisions, to prevent and detect the organised importation for sale of fireworks and police the Halloween period generally. During the Halloween period, An Garda Síochána will engage with local communities, local authorities and other stakeholders, such as Dublin Bus and the vintners' associations, while putting plans in place to address the issues that arise at that time. Through the Schools Programme and other local programmes, members of An Garda Síochána will deliver the message that fireworks are illegal and highlight the dangers associated with illegally imported fireworks. Gardaí will have a liaison mechanism in place with local authorities for the removal of identified stockpiles of combustible materials. They will also liaise with managers of off-licences to ensure that their staff are aware of their obligations and responsibilities under licensing legislation relating to the sale of alcohol, in particular to underage persons.

Proactive policing arrangements will be put in place for the period. Additional patrols will be carried out by uniform personnel as part of high visibility policing initiatives, supported by plain clothes personnel, including District detective and drug units, Divisional crime task force and Traffic Corps personnel and community policing and mounted bike units, supported by public order units as required. An Garda Síochána will utilise the strong legislative provisions in place to combat anti-social behaviour and the misuse of fireworks, including those in the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Acts 1994 and 2003, the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008.

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