Up to 100 youths to take part in scheme to combat dangers of scramblers

Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform and Youth Justice, James Browne, said the funding was to target the anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes and related crimes.

Almost 100 young people are to be targeted in a Government initiative to combat the dangers caused by scramblers in local communities.

Almost €200,000 is being provided to eight community projects working with the youths - seven in Dublin and one in Limerick.