Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review legislation with regard to the operation of anti-social behaviour orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, 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.

These provisions have now been in operation for two years, and I believe that they have made a significant contribution to addressing anti-social behaviour. Nevertheless, I believe that it is appropriate at this stage to review the operation of the legislation to see whether any improvements can be made, and in this regard my Department is in consultation with the Garda authorities.