Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are aware there is a problem in Dublin city centre but there is also a problem in the suburbs, particularly in high amenity areas, especially on public transport, during the summer but also at Hallowe'en and on bank holiday weekends, as the Minister of State has said. Operation Citizen was launched in Dublin city centre recently. Would the Minister of State agree that we need more high-visibility patrols, foot patrols and mountain bike patrols in areas where public order offences are occurring, as well as an increased role for community policing to tackle this problem? I welcome the Minister of State's remark that he has established a special expert forum on antisocial behaviour and I will continue to monitor that and await developments. I am also aware that the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland has something to say about this matter. What progress is being made in respect of the proposed new policing, security and community safety Bill? I think it was mentioned somewhere along the line. It should be brought forward as soon as possible.

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