Feargal Quinn (Independent)

The report today that only 50% of those with penalty points have paid their fines is a concern because it is a reminder of the lack of respect for the law. When Mayor Giuliani was elected in New York, he said he would stop crime by refusing to accept unacceptable behaviour. Unacceptable behaviour has been drawn to my attention in recent days. I saw a group of people rush to the head of a queue waiting for a bus on O'Connell Street. Yesterday, I saw car drivers moving from a tailback into the bus lane to beat the queues. This practice delays other drivers. We must stop accepting this type of behaviour if we are to clamp down on crime. I ask the deputy leader to consider holding a debate to allow the House to get to the root of the crime problem. I support Senator Mary White's call for a debate on suicide.