Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was interested to hear that the numbers and demand in Oberstown have decreased. I suggest that the current and previous Governments have put considerable effort into developing the juvenile justice system. We investigated the models in New South Wales and New Zealand and copied them. Significant progress has been made in using remand as a last resort for young children. Are these efforts reaping a reward in terms of keeping numbers down?