asked the Minister for Justice if, pending the introduction of legislation to deal with the Greater Dublin Commission's proposals, he will issue instructions for the withdrawal of all prosecutions against street traders.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - PROSECUTIONS AGAINST STREET TRADERS.
The answer is in the negative.
Will the Minister give any guarantee that during the adjournment the raids on street traders will not be carried out, particularly during the Christmas season?
The law exists, and the law must be carried out whether the Dáil is sitting or not.
Is there any necessity to persecute these people during the Christmas season, the only time they have an opportunity of making a living?
There is no one being persecuted. The law is there, and certain regulations have been made which it is the duty of the Executive to see carried out.