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[Deputy Alan Shatter.]
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers
• 280 failed asylum seekers and other illegal migrants deported from the State in 2011,
all of whom had entered the State art one point or another,
• 144 asylum seekers transferred to the EU member state in which they first applied for
asylum under the Dublin Regulation,
• 41 EU nationals were returned to their countries of origin on foot of an EU
Removal Order.
The removal of illegal immigrants from the State is a necessary feature of the enforcement of
immigration legislation with the purpose of upholding the integrity of the immigration system.
In enforcing the law in this respect, Ireland is no different from other countries who also
remove individuals who have no lawful right to remain within their territory.
Road Safety
525. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Síochána
will act on a traffic safety matter at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 as a matter of
urgency. [8174/12]
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I am informed by the Garda authorities
that the area referred to is within the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management
is aware of the difficulties being experienced at this location due to car access, parking and
egress to three educational establishments, in particular at peak drop off and collection times.
The area is the subject of patrols, particularly during peak traffic periods, by the Community
Garda and other Sub-District and District personnel, including Divisional Traffic Corps personnel.
Fixed charge penalty notices are regularly issued for offences contrary to the Road Traffic
Acts detected in the locality.
I am further informed that the local Community Policing Unit has been directed to monitor
and address the issues referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the local Community Garda
specifically allocated to the area is liaising with the management teams at the respective schools
in order that appropriate measures be put in place to regulate parking, particularly at identified
peak-times. A leaflet is also being distributed by the Community Policing Unit for parents /
guardians, through the schools. Residents are being advised to report incidents to the local
Community Garda should these difficulties continue and local Garda management will continue
to monitor the situation.
Garda Deployment
526. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount received
by An Garda Síochána from Croke Park, the RDS, the O2, the FAI, the IRFU the GAA and
so on towards covering the cost of policing events in the years 2007 to 2011, inclusive; and if
he will make a statement on the matter. [8214/12]
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I have requested the information
from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is
to hand.
Public Procurement
527. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if additional vehicles
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