Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2012
128 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the level and nature of anti-social behaviour or similar reports of bullying and intimidation reported to the Garda at various stations throughout the country; the extent to which such claims have been followed up and/or successful prosecutions taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30021/12]
View answerThe Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy. Incidents of public disorder and anti-social behaviour reported to the Garda authorities are the subject of investigation and dealt with appropriately, including by juvenile or adult caution, fixed charge penalty notices or initiating criminal proceedings. Any persons found engaging in such behaviour will be dealt with appropriately in accordance the law.
