Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
289 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate the incident in which the electricity sub-station at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 12 was attacked which led to power cuts in the area; if he will report on the increasing levels of anti-social behaviour and car break-ins in the immediate vicinity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26051/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda authorities that no complaints were received at Sundrive Road Garda station over the weekend of 15 to 17 October 2004 regarding damage to an ESB sub-station in Dublin 12. Inquiries were made with the local ESB service manager which revealed the company had received calls on Sunday 17 October 2004 about a power cut in the area. I understand a service crew was dispatched which observed no damage to the sub-station which did not appear to have been interfered with in any way. The ESB believes an object was thrown at a line which cut the supply for a short period.
I understand from the Garda authorities that in the same period in the area in question there were two reported incidents of car break-ins. These incidents are under investigation. There were also two arrests for drink driving and breaches of the Public Order Act respectively. Gardaí effected an arrest for burglary and two arrests for unauthorised taking of a vehicle. The Garda authorities have assured me that public order issues in this area receive ongoing attention and all complaints from local residents are acted upon. Local gardaí operate a call-back system to individual residents who make complaints.
