Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the gardaí will have available to them the provisions of the Children Act 2001 whereby parents may be held to account in court for the actions of their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28393/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that all provisions of the Children Act 2001 have been commenced and are therefore at the disposal of all agencies involved in the criminal justice system, including An Garda Síochána. The Deputy may wish to note that Parts 8 and 9 of the Act contain a number of general provisions in relation to parental responsibility including a requirement for parents to attend all hearings in the Children Court regarding their children, for the Court to impose a parental supervision order, and in certain cases to pay compensation.