Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 493: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he plans to set up anti-social behaviour action teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18417/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I attach a high priority to the combating of anti-social behaviour. One of the priorities set for An Garda Síochána for 2007 under section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 is addressing anti-social behaviour and behaviour adversely affecting the quality of life of communities, with particular emphasis on alcohol related behaviour. To this end An Garda Síochána are driving forward the establishment of inter-agency activities against anti-social behaviour, including the deployment of CCTV in urban areas. In addition, they are identifying local public order and anti-social behaviour hot spots and developing responsive actions and plans.

The Agreed Programme for Government contains a wide range of commitments to combat anti-social behaviour. One of these commitments is the creation of Anti-social Behaviour Action Teams in each local authority area. I have asked my Department, in consultation with the relevant agencies, to draw up proposals for taking forward this matter as quickly as possible.