Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I seek leave to move the adjournment of the Dáil on the following matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for the Government to formulate a monthly departmental response in partnership with communities that prioritise early intervention for children and young people who grow up in an environment of violence and abuse and who are identifiably at risk of becoming serious offenders. This need is more urgent than ever as evidenced by the young age of those involved in serious drug related crime and gangland shootings, victims and killers alike, and by the trial of Kelly Noble which concluded yesterday.

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