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Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004

Tuesday, 6 July 2004

Ceisteanna (382, 383)

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

415 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the commitment by his Department to afford divisional recognition to Tallaght Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20127/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

As the Deputy is aware, it is proposed to transfer the divisional headquarters of Garda DMA south division to Tallaght Garda station. In this regard, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the current accommodation at Tallaght Garda station is not sufficient to facilitate the transfer of the divisional officer and his staff from Crumlin to Tallaght. As soon as the accommodation requirements of a divisional headquarters are in place at Tallaght Garda station, the divisional headquarters of DMA south will be transferred to Tallaght station.

It is proposed to construct a new divisional headquarters in Tallaght as part of a joint development between the Office of Public Works and South Dublin County Council. The Office of Public Works has conducted a feasibility study of redeveloping the site at Tallaght which is now being considered by the Garda authorities. Accordingly, it is not possible to give a timeframe for the commencement of this project.

Cecilia Keaveney

Ceist:

416 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda has the legal powers to seize cars which should have but have not been taxed or registered here when the owner is thus domiciled; if there is an intention to expand such powers beyond the customs officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20137/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Under the provisions of section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Garda Síochána has the legal power to seize cars in the circumstances referred to by the Deputy.

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