3. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [46849/25]

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As Deputy Ardagh mentioned, there are many young people going around this city dressed up, "ballied" up, on scooters, on scramblers and so on. These young people are targeted by older criminals because they are vulnerable and impressionable. They are induced by adults with the promises of a life of luxury cars, expensive clothes and a simple get rich quick message. The grooming of young people into criminality destroys these young people's lives, their families and does untold damage to their communities. Under the last Government, the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Act was passed to tackle and target adults who groom minors and force children into crime. Yesterday at the justice committee, I asked the Garda Commissioner if he could cite the number of convictions or any pending prosecutions under this particular piece of legislation but, unfortunately, he ran out of time and was not in a position to answer the question. It is a very important piece, given what we see across the city and given what Deputy Ardagh has alluded to. Could this be discussed further at the committee?

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