John Lyons
Question:1232. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 460 of 26 June 2012 if he is now in a position to furnish a detailed reply to this question. [38410/12]
View answerTuesday, 18 September 2012
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The delay in responding with the requested details is regretted but the information is now to hand. The Garda authorities inform me that the specific event referred to takes place on the first Sunday of every month with events in March and September attracting the largest number of patrons. I am further informed that the estimated cost for policing the Smithfield Fair each month is €4,000 except for the months of March and September where, due to an increase in patrons attending, the approximate cost for policing the Smithfield Fair is estimated at €13,700. This includes the cost of Sunday overtime and allowances. Local Garda management are satisfied there are sufficient Gardaí deployed on the first Sunday each month to police the event.