Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

General Scheme of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Gary GannonGary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)

I thank all the witnesses for their contributions. I will begin with the IPRT. I note that around 80% of boys before the children's court met the criteria for at least one psychological disorder, with substance use evident from a young age. What does this tell us about the background and needs of the young people coming before the courts and how should that shape our responses to youth offending?

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