Minister asks Garda boss to examine use of anti-social behaviour orders

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has asked Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to examine what could be improved in the use of Asbos. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has asked Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to examine the use of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbo) in a bid to crack down on the scenes of antisocial behaviour witnessed in parts of the country in recent weeks.

Ms McEntee told the Irish Examiner there is a wide discrepancy in the use of Asbos in different areas.