Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

While I appreciate the intent of the Senator's amendment is to focus on preventative measures and inter-agency work, I am satisfied that the section as it currently stands will achieve that purpose. I indicated on the previous occasion that I would develop guidelines in this area that will reflect work already undertaken by the Centre for Housing Research that provides important training to housing practitioners on dealing with anti-social behaviour. In those circumstances I do not propose to accept the amendments.