asked the Minister for Justice whether the Garda Síochána have been requested by Dublin Corporation to assist in the prevention of squatting in and the protection of Dublin Corporation dwellings or in the removal of squatters from such dwellings; if he is aware of the growing public unrest as a consequence of illegal squatting; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Squatting on Dublin Corporation Property.
80.
The Garda Síochána have received complaints on a number of occasions from Dublin Corporation regarding squatting on corporation property. They do not investigate a complaint of this kind unless the complaint discloses a criminal offence.
The remedy open to the corporation is to bring civil proceedings against those concerned.