A number of Members referred to violence in communities and that fact that such communities are being held to ransom by young thugs. Whether we like to hear it, this is a common occurrence throughout the country. Decent, law-abiding citizens are afraid to come out of their houses after 8 p.m. In the past one would not let a woman go out on her own late night, but able-bodied men are now afraid to walk the streets in many cities and towns. This is not the type of country in which we want to live. We must give the Garda proper resources to deal with these thugs and make the punishment fit the crime. I am not in favour of all these liberal ideas, I believe in making the punishment fit the crime at all times. I am delighted that the Minister stated detention will always be required for some of these thugs who have no respect for law and order, property or anything else.