Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2004
176 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the possibility of local communities locating defibrillators in local Garda stations to assist in their case of availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12953/04]
View answerI have not received any proposal on this matter to date. I expect that in the first instance this is a public health issue which would be a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children. If such an issue were to arise, I would have to consider the appropriateness of Garda stations as locations for such equipment in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and the Department of Health and Children.
177 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities detailing the Garda response to the serious tensions between local residents and some construction workers at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if the gardaí can assist in this matter; if the gardaí have a role in ensuring that construction work is confined to the restricted times set down by regulations; if illegal parking by trucks on footpaths blocking residents’ driveways is being dealt with at this location; if trucks leaving the site comply in full with traffic laws; if threats against residents have been followed up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12965/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities that a number of complaints made by residents are being followed up and investigated, and that the gardaí have issued a number of fines on the spot for offences committed at this location. I am assured that the gardaí will continue to take appropriate action when reports of illegal activity are made. I have had inquiries made and I am informed that local Garda management are aware of tensions that exist between local residents and construction workers at this location. Gardaí have met both the local residents and construction workers in an effort to resolve the issues raised by the Deputy.
The enforcement of the planning regulations with regard to construction work is a matter for the relevant local authority, Dublin City Council in this case.
