I do not consider that the anti-social behaviour of a small minority of our young people justifies the Deputy's assertion regarding the younger generation. Nor do I consider that such behaviour can be attributed to a failure of the education system.
Indeed, I would suggest that the vast majority of our young people are to be commended for the sense of responsibility and community awareness which they repeatedly demonstrate despite the enormous negative pressures to which they are exposed on a daily basis.
The House will recognise that anti-social behaviour is by no means the sole preserve of our younger generation. It will also recognise that such behaviour among young people, where it does occur, can stem from a variety of factors, many of which are not amenable to correction solely through educational interventions.