The increase in the number of public order incidents has led to serious and, in some cases, fatal injuries. This is a major cause of concern to the Government. I know that all Senators will share my concern at the death of a young man who so tragically lost his life in Dublin last week and that they join me in extending sympathy to his family and the families of other recent victims of similar heinous crimes. I am convinced that the serious nature of these crimes underlines the continued need for robust responses to offending behaviour and the need to be able to respond quickly and effectively to changing levels and patterns of crime.