Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
736. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of anti-social behaviour orders that have been sought by Gardai; and the number granted in the years of 2023 to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [62816/25]
View answerThe Government is committed to ensuring that communities are safe. Tackling anti-social behaviour is an important part of that commitment.
Legislation currently allows members of An Garda Síochána to issue Anti-Social Behaviour Warnings to adults and children and allows for senior Gardaí (not below rank of Superintendent) to apply for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders before the District Court.
Legislation is being progressed through the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 that will reduce the minimum rank from Superintendent to Inspector for a Garda to apply for anti-social behaviour orders for children and adults respectively. This will enable swifter action in such cases and will free up Superintendents’ time for other policing matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the below table sets out the number of anti-social behaviour orders granted since 2023 and to date in 2025. I am also informed by An Garda Síochána that there is no record of orders requested in PULSE, only orders granted/ recorded.
The data is separated into those relating to adults and those relating to minors (under 18 years of age).
|
Incident Type |
2023 |
2024 |
Q1 - Q3 2025 |
|
Behaviour Warnings/Contracts (Adult) |
504 |
615 |
410 |
|
Behaviour Warnings/Orders (Minor) |
96 |
59 |
54 |
