Public Order Offences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Questions (176)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

176. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to update legislation dealing with criminal justice public order offences and the fines given; if she will outline those changes, if applicable; if she will advise as to whether the Law Reform Commission has done any work in this area regarding updating legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25076/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised that An Garda Síochána makes regular and effective use of existing public order legislation in the course of meeting the policing needs of our communities. While these provisions are kept under ongoing review, there are no plans for their revision at present, nor am I aware of any recommendations from the Law Reform Commission in this regard.