Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the new legislation will help prevent young people from being “enticed” into a life of crime.
Legislation is taking effect today making it an offence for an adult to either force or encourage kids to take part in criminal activity.
“We know that there are many young vulnerable people across the country who are targeted by criminals, targeting by organised crime groups,” she said. “Their life and their expectations are completely diminished when they are brought into this particular life,” she said.Ms McEntee has also been working with Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne on legislation to“We're living in a changed dynamic and changed world, particularly when it comes to politics,” she said.
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