Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 4 May 1995

Vol. 452 No. 4

Written Answers. - Tyre Slashing Incidents.

Michael McDowell

Ceist:

63 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice if she has received a Garda report regarding tyre slashing in the Donnybrook and Ranelagh areas during the Easter weekend; the number of tyres slashed; the volume of the property damaged; and if she will make a statement on the progress of the Garda investigation. [8179/95]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that 72 vehicles were subjected to these attacks. 118 tyres were slashed and the total cost of the damage is estimated at £4,720. Garda inquiries into the incident are continuing.