Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of anti-social behaviour orders that have been initiated in each of the Dublin policing districts since the legislation was introduced; the number that have been finalised; the nature of the offences for which the orders were initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28201/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to children, these range from a warning from a member of An Garda Síochána, to a good behaviour contract involving the child and his or her parents or guardian, to referral to the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme and to the making of a behaviour order by the Childrens' Court.

The number of behaviour orders issued in each Garda Division in the Dublin Metropolitan Region is set out in the table. Figures are provisional, operational and liable to change.