Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I join with the Deputy in articulating our disgust at the unacceptable use of illegal fireworks in communities across the country. I agree with him about the frustration of many living in different communities at their indiscriminate and intimidating use. The Minister for Justice and her Department run a safety campaign aimed at ensuring public awareness of the dangers of illegal fireworks and bonfires. I will discuss this matter with the Minister for Justice with a view to a crackdown on this kind of behaviour. It is not acceptable. It not only endangers communities, but undermines them and creates fear and insecurity among vulnerable people. We simply need to take a stronger and more robust approach to dealing with it.

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