Ms Karen Murphy:

In the almost three years we have been under the RTB the number of cases is lower than the average figure in the private sector. The cases go through our processes first to try to deal with issues as quickly as possible. On average, fewer cases are referred for either adjudication or mediation than what we would see in the private sector. In saying this we have to act if there is continuous anti-social behaviour or we will be held equally liable under the Act for failing in our duty to maintain a peaceful estate.