Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

That is a fair presentation. I will talk to the Minister for justice, reflecting on what the Deputy said. There is an absence of consequences within that space before formally referring people to the juvenile justice system - which we are reluctant to do, to give young people a chance - and, on the other hand, ensuring people cannot just behave with abandon and no consequences. I take the Deputy's point but this needs to be thought through systemically. It is one thing to draw up a list of potential consequences but there is then implementation, follow-through and all of that. However, I take his point. I will talk to the Minister for justice in this regard and reflect on what the Deputy said. I will ask the Minister to talk to him about it.

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