Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

On Deputy Conway-Walsh's question, I too welcome the students from Coláiste Pobail Acla. Cuirim fáilte faoi leith rompu chuig Teach Laighean. On the facilities for young people, working with the LEADER programme, county councils and the State, we can provide good quality youth centres. I have been in different parts of the country where some have done it better than others. I was recently in Tulla and there is a fine centre there. The Government is very committed and interested in doing that and getting partnerships together to provide good quality facilities. The Minister, Deputy Calleary, will meet Foróige next week, I believe.

On Deputy Ó Muirí's question, I will talk to the Minister for Justice. The Deputy is absolutely correct; there are issues with dangers and vulnerabilities. If An Garda Síochána could have additional powers, they may act as a deterrent and it may never have to use them, even if the powers are there.

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