John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

No, we must make the first decision. There is still a national Parliament in this country and we must debate it in full. I do not care who makes the final decision but we make the first decision. The first decision on anti-social behaviour orders and the daft notion of café bars must be debated fully in this House. The decision must be taken here, not outside the House. It should not be floated for months to damage the morale of communities and those involved in the economics of the argument. The issue should be defused sooner rather than later. That is my view and it is the view of many other Members of the House. Just as the Minister can state his point of view, Members on this side of the House can do likewise. That is what I am doing in this debate.

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