Government response to anti-social behaviour pathetic, says FG

TOUGH sounding anti-crime laws were branded a flop by Fine Gael last night after it was revealed just five rowdy venues have been shut down under them.

Waterford TD John Deasy said the “pathetic” number of closure orders issued in the past 20 months showed the Government was not serious about tackling anti-social behaviour.

The measures formed part of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003 and were introduced with much fanfare as a way to shut down pubs, takeaways, off--licences and clubs known to attract troublemakers.