Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

Ceisteanna (159)

Tony Gregory

Ceist:

176 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of calls made to Clontarf Garda station, Dublin 3 during October and November 2006 regarding scramblers trespassing on the football pitches at Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin 3; the action the gardaí took in response to those calls; if any of the motorcyclists involved were apprehended or charged; if there is an issue preventing the gardaí from taking action; if their attention was drawn to the fact that the pitches were destroyed during the past week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41351/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were two calls received by Clontarf Garda Station during October and November concerning scrambler motorcycles in the area referred to. These calls were attended to by Gardaí who located and took possession of two motorcycles for the purpose of establishing ownership of same. However, no reports of damage to the pitches referred to have been received by the Garda authorities. The pitches are patrolled by foot and bicycle units.

I understand the local authority has recently erected new railings which should act as a deterrent to the activity referred to by the Deputy.