Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action, if any, he has been taken against the promoters of concerts in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, last summer 2012 which led to serious public order issues in the area; if he will take action to prevent further use of the Phoenix Park for such events in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1521/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As I set out in my response to the Deputy on 28 November 2012, the Garda Commissioner's report on the review arising from the incidents which took place at the concert in question set out conclusions and lessons to be learned from the the review as well as proposed responses.

The Commissioner's report included recommendations concerning risk assessment, venue suitability, and other relevant considerations in the particular context of any future proposed events in Phoenix Park. As the Deputy will be aware, the licensing of such events is not a matter within my authority but I fully expect that the lessons learned will be taken into account by all concerned in this regard. I am not sure what the Deputy has in mind when he refers to actions against the promoters but I note the commitment of An Garda Síochána to do everything within its power, and to work with all the parties involved, to ensure that there is no repetition of the type of incidents which took place at the concert in question.