Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

Rules of thumb can help the administration and they can reassure the public about the system of early release. For example, while we do not have a substantial problem with football hooligans compared to some other jurisdictions, we do have a problem and it is not unreasonable for the Minister to lay down as a general rule for that class of offender that they should be prohibited from attending sporting events.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Section 1 agreed to.

SECTION 2.