Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2006
60 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the anti-social behaviour provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 will be brought into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41932/06]
View answerIt is my intention that the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 on anti-social behaviour by adults will be commenced on 1 January, 2007 and those on anti-social behaviour by children on 1 March, 2007, following the consultations required under the Act between my Department, the Office of the Minister for Children and the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána. The purpose of this is to ensure that these provisions will commence as soon as the Commissioner has made the necessary internal arrangements so as to ensure the smooth introduction of these new procedures.
