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Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Questions (332, 333)

Tony Gregory

Question:

363 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the water cannon used at Ashtown Gates against protesters have been purchased or leased; the reason they had Dublin registration numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13609/04]

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Written answers

I am informed by the Garda authorities that two water cannons were received on loan from the Police Service of Northern Ireland by the Garda Síochána. In compliance with the Roads Act 1920, as amended, these vehicles were the subject of a special importation certification issued by the Revenue Commissioners and the relevant local authority registration marks were subsequently issued. In accordance with statutory requirements, vehicles imported for use in the State are re-registered with Irish number plates. The Garda authorities are of the view that as the water cannons were required for Garda operational reasons, the most appropriate course of action in this case was to reregister them with Irish number plates.

Tony Gregory

Question:

364 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the May Day 2004 protests participants were filmed by gardaí; the extent of such filming; the purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13610/04]

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I am advised by the Garda authorities that video equipment was used as part of the operational policing plan for May Day 2004. I understand that videoing of the Garda operation on May Day will be used in the training of gardaí in public order tactics and informing police strategy in the future.

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