Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 May 2003

Order of Business. - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages.

 

As I said on another occasion, I am reminded of Churchill's description of Attlee as "a modest little man with a lot to be modest about." Similarly, this Bill is a modest little proposal. Rather than regarding it as something terribly oppressive, I ask people to take it in the spirit in which it is offered. It represents a constructive and practical approach to enable the Garda to interact with those involved in the entertainment business with a view to bringing home to them some of their responsibilities. It also provides the capacity to involve the District Court as an ally, if proprietors of the premises concerned refuse to do what is reasonable to ensure their premises are no longer a focus of disorder.

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