Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which power is available to prevent the occupation of unroofed compounds or enclosures by traders or others; the recourse available and enforceable by the Garda to combat such activity; if the law in regard to breaking and entering is insufficient as appears to be the case; if it is possible for a person or persons unknown to enter such private property and remain there with impunity indefinitely unless the actual act of breaking and entering has been witnessed in the course of which wilful damage is done to the property; if the laws of criminal damage apply or can be applied in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17615/01]