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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank everyone. Deputy Costello will have an opportunity to come in again in the second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Pa Daly is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I apologise for having to cut off Ms Meally but I am conscious that a number of other witnesses want to come in. It is important that we hear from everybody. I note Ms Joyce, Ms Keaveney and a number of others have signalled. I am conscious that this is Deputy Daly's slot but I will allow a brief response from Ms Joyce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I am mindful that Deputy Daly's time has almost expired and a number of witnesses have not yet had an opportunity to come in. With the Deputy's permission, I can allow another minute or two for other witnesses to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Ms Keaveney, Mr. Ó Donnchú and Ms Hyland have signalled. I will allow a brief comment from each of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Keaveney, Mr. Ó Donnchú and Ms Hyland. The next speaker is Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Thank you Deputy. Are those questions directed at anyone in particular?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Pringle is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: The two Core representatives are offering to speak. I ask one or both of them to come in and I will then go to Mr. Guiney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: That is great. I thank Mr. McCarthy. He is right that it is about Dublin city but it also concerns every other large town and conurbation in the country. That point is well made. I will go to Mr. Guiney. I am conscious that he has not had a great opportunity so far to contribute and I want him to have his time as well. We have, in effect, just completed the first round of members. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Senator Ward has just come in from the Chamber. I will give him the opportunity to put his questions if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Does anyone else wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Doyle and Senator Ward. That now concludes our opening round. There is an opportunity for members to come in a second time if they wish. It is not compulsory but anyone who wishes to make a second comment can do so. Senator Ruane was keen to get in again. Other members may indicate if they wish to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: It is open to the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Keniry. I call Deputy Martin Kenny, who has a second round slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Does the Deputy want to take feedback from the floor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I would like to flag that we have a small bit of private business to transact after the witnesses have concluded. I call Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank all Deputies and Senators for their contributions. Most of all, I thank the representatives from all the associations and the individuals who appeared before the committee today. I also thank all those who made submissions in writing. We will consider the findings at a subsequent meeting. We will review the engagement today and what we took from it. We will then produce a report...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Urban Development (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support the development of more accessible and safe public spaces in our towns. [8767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently based in the Naas Garda district and in the Leixlip Garda district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8603/22]