Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I am coming to that. I understand 12 good behaviour contracts and six ABSOs have been sought by the Garda, including some for adults and some for children. It is entirely a matter for the Garda and it is not my role to direct the force. The Garda must use the legislation in place. Anyone who says it is not working is misrepresenting the situation.

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