Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is the intention to implement all the regulations and to try to stop these kind of public order offences. The Garda currently have powers to investigate these matters.

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has already spelled out in detail the action which he intends to take in regard to amendments to the legislation. I do not have details of any particular amendment which he will put forward but I am sure he will be able to deal with any query which the Deputy may have. The Minister currently has a number of Bills before the House

The Government Chief Whip wants to complete his discussions with other parties and try to bring forward agreed measures regarding proposals for Dáil reform.

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