Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason members of An Garda Síochána are still being deployed in force to the Smithfield Market, Smithfield, Dublin 7 on a constant basis since an incident earlier in the year. [27493/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí are deployed at the events referred to by the Deputy to ensure the safety of those attending and to prevent incidents of violence, public disorder and anti-social behaviour at these events. Local Garda management is satisfied that an appropriate number of Gardaí is deployed to police the events. Local Garda management will continue to liaise with the local authority and other stakeholders involved in these events. The policing requirements considered appropriate for each event will remain under ongoing review.