Written Answers. - Dublin Criminal Activity.

Wednesday, 12 June 1996

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 466 No. 7

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  143.  Mr. Callely  Information on Ivor Callely  Zoom on Ivor Callely   asked the Minister for Justice  Information on Nora Owen  Zoom on Nora Owen   if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the general public want tough measures introduced to curtail the behaviour of troublemakers and criminals, particularly in the Dublin area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12212/96]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen): Information on Nora Owen  Zoom on Nora Owen  The Garda have an extensive range of powers available to them under the criminal law to deal with criminal activity.

I am, of course, prepared to examine any proposals that may be made to strengthen the law. As the Deputy will be aware, I have introduced various legislative measures to that effect. If the Deputy has new and specific reforming measures in mind, I will examine them.

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