Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation Act, 1971
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Powers of Garda Síochána to arrest without warrant. |
9.—A member of the Garda Síochána may arrest a person without warrant where— | |
(a) the member knows or has reasonable cause for suspecting that the person is committing an offence under section 3 of this Act, and | ||
(b) the owner of the land or vehicle to which the offence relates represents to any member of the Garda Síochána, and the member proposing to make the arrest reasonably believes, that, as a result of the continuance of the offence, serious damage to the land or vehicle or serious interference with the lawful rights of the owner in relation thereto, or serious inconvenience to the public or a section thereof, is being or will be caused, and | ||
(c) the member proposing to make the arrest reasonably believes that the arrest is necessary to prevent the damage, interference or inconvenience, and | ||
(d) it is not reasonably practicable to apply for a warrant. |