TD calls for parents to face fines over children’s criminal behaviour

TD calls for parents to face fines over children’s criminal behaviour

The Government should consider financial penalties for parents whose children are repeatedly involved in crime and anti-social behaviour, a Fianna Fáil TD has said. Between 800 and 1,000 children are currently considered ‘prolific offenders’, meaning they have been repeatedly linked to criminal activity. The Government is preparing to increase funding for youth diversion programmes in […]