Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

While section 34 and other changes to the anti-social behaviour regime set out in the Bill provide an important context for enhanced anti-social behaviour provisions, it has not been possible to include all aspects at this stage. Discussions with the Parliamentary Counsel about strengthening the statutory supports available to housing authorities are continuing. Nonetheless, I will be in a position to introduce further provisions during the passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas. I want to see a robust mechanism in place that will allow local authorities to deal with anti-social behaviour in their housing estates.