Crime Prevention

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2012

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Questions (169)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

170 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish an Irish crime council in order to provide independent expertise, research and advice to the Government and relevant bodies on international best practice on crime prevention. [4287/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I can inform the Deputy that my Department has no plans to re-establish the National Crime Council. I should also mention that the White Paper on Crime process, which is underway at the moment, has involved consultation with a wide range of interests about best practice on crime prevention.