Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

An enormous amount of legislation in this area has been passed in recent years and the budget of the Garda Síochána has been increased by 75%. I cannot advise on what homeowners or property owners should be entitled to do or not to do. However, I have always been a strong fan of the law being tilted in favour of the victim, although perhaps it was not always tilted that way in the past. I am aware that when individuals are injured if they trespass on property it is the responsibility of the property owner. There are huge issues in this area. If legal changes are required, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will consider the suggestions made by Deputy Kenny.

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