Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I support the comments of Senator Brian Hayes on 'binning the blade'. This is a very serious development, particularly in our cities. It goes beyond a breakdown in law and order and raises questions about the entire fabric of society such as why is it crumbling around us and what is going on? This is supposed to be a fairly wealthy country, yet there is decadence all around us. The issue goes back to the home. What are parents doing in terms of their responsibilities? It involves a wider discussion than simply calling in the Garda. Our value system seems to be changing. Perhaps "bin the blade" forms part of it but we need a wider discussion in the House.