Feargal Quinn (Independent)

Some weeks ago I referred to a letter I had received from a person whose wife had lost her eye when a number of teenagers threw eggs at her. That was an horrific occurrence. I had no idea that egg throwing would be a factor in the death of a father of one in the East Wall area in recent days. I accept Senator Ormonde's point to the effect that there is a need for people to take personal responsibility. We cannot solve problems of this nature by introducing new legislation; we must instead impress upon people the importance of personal responsibility. I understand the response of the community in East Wall to Garda inquiries has been positive and helpful. I hope such co-operation will help us to solve problems of this nature and that we will not be obliged to introduce new laws to assist in this regard.