Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act, 1971

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Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act, 1971 1971 25

No. 25/1971:

PROHIBITION OF FORCIBLE ENTRY AND OCCUPATION ACT, 1971


ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1 Interpretation.

2 Offence of forcible entry of land or a vehicle.

3 Offence of remaining in forcible occupation of land or a vehicle.

4 Offence of encouragement or advocacy of offence under section 2 or 3.

5 Proof of ownership of land or a vehicle.

6 Taking into account by court of certain damage to property.

7 Penalties.

8 Jurisdiction of District Court.

9 Powers of Garda Síochána to arrest without warrant.

10 Short title and commencement.


AN ACT TO PROHIBIT FORCIBLE ENTRY AND OCCUPATION OF PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

[1st September, 1971.]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:—

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