Anti-Social Behaviour

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 March 2011

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Questions (65)

James Bannon

Question:

65 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if all local authorities have complied with the requirements of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, together with other relevant legislative procedures, measures and courses of action for dealing with anti-social behaviour in estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5524/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Willie Penrose)

The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 (as amended) and section 35 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 confer a range of powers on housing authorities relating to combating anti-social behaviour in their housing stock. Authorities are required by the 2009 Act to adopt an anti-social behaviour strategy. The exercise of these powers is a matter for the relevant authority.