John Bruton
Question:427 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) to the effect that paramilitaries in the vicinity of Hackballscross, County Louth, intimidated employees of a company (details supplied) seeking to erect a mobile phone mast; his views on whether new Garda powers and new legal arrangements should be made to prevent this in the interest of Ireland's international business regulations; and if he will make a statement on paramilitary activity generally in this jurisdiction. [8450/02]