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Public Order Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

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Gay Mitchell

Question:

421 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 277 of 6 October 2004, the steps that have been taken since his last reply; the progress that has been made to address the issues involved in view of the concerns of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3485/05]

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The Garda authorities have informed me that they continue to liaise closely with Dublin City Council regarding the area in question. Two families have been brought before the courts under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. The courts have confirmed the eviction in one instance and papers are again being served in the second case.

I have been further informed that, shortly before Christmas 2004, a working group consisting of young people, the Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council was set up through the Garda youth diversion project operating in the area. I understand that the outcome from meetings of the group has been positive and initiatives are now being put in place to involve young persons in the area in activities funded by the Garda youth diversion project. These initiatives will be managed by the sports development officer from Dublin City Council.

In October 2004 a special Garda operation was put in place in the evenings in and around the area in question, with special emphasis on public order and active patrolling. This operation proved successful and the area has received regular patrolling since then. I have also been informed that efforts are being made to encourage the residents to form a residents' association and that these efforts will continue.

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