Age of Criminal Responsibility.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Ceisteanna (718)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

780 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the age of criminal responsibility will be increased to 12 as provided for in the Children Act 2001. [1672/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I have no plans at present to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

Question No. 781 answered with QuestionNo. 726.