Vol. 435 No. 1
97 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice if she will ensure that the mayhem which prevails in many urban estates on Halloween night will be curtailed in 1994 by a programme of prevention and community policing; and if she will issue instructions to the Garda Commissioner on the matter.
The Garda authorities are aware of the problems which can arise at this time of year and a number of measures are taken to counteract these problems. These include:
— the deployment of personnel to known trouble areas to deal specifically with the problem;
— liaison with local authorities and the fire brigade service;
— warning on the dangers connected with fires and fireworks which are broadcast on all local radio stations on the days leading up to Halloween.
The Garda authorities monitor the supply and storage of fireworks and a number of significant seizures of fireworks imported illegally have been made in recent months.
The Garda authorities have informed me that whatever measures are necessary to deal with any problems at this time will be taken.
