Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take regarding anti-social behaviour in both public and private housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9503/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform announced proposals late last year for the introduction of anti-social behaviour orders that will give the Garda additional powers to combat anti-social behaviour generally. As regards public housing estates, local authorities and approved housing bodies have extensive powers under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 to deal with anti-social behaviour. I am reviewing the provisions of this Act with a view to strengthening their powers.