Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
562. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views regarding anti-social issues and crime and increasing the penalties for forecourt drive offs and better equip the gardaí to deal with the crime in a more expedient manner as well as introduce harsher penalties for retail crime and improve the enforcement of the current laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33067/14]
View answerI have asked the Garda authorities for a report in relation to the issue of forecourt drive offs as described by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when this report is to hand.
More generally, there is a range of strong legislative provisions available to an An Garda Síochána to combat anti-social behaviour and crimes against retailers. I am advised that Gardaí engage locally with business and retail interests in relation to matters of concern and provide relevant crime prevention advice.
