Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will respond, first, to the questions from Deputies Eugene Murphy and McGuinness.

I agree with the sentiments expressed by Deputy Eugene Murphy. It is entirely appropriate that we now extend regulation to private security firms. We regulate doormen at night clubs and those who fit alarms in houses. It is entirely appropriate that we also regulate private security firms. The Minister for Justice and Equality is working on the issue and will come back with proposals in January. At the same time, we need to bear in mind that we have to stand over personal responsibility and people's responsibility to pay back the money they owe. There are people who need credit. There are many people who want to set up a business or buy a home for the first time. If others do not pay back their debts, there will be no credit for those who are trying to set up a business or buy a home for the first time.

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