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Should parents be held responsible for young offenders?

Should parents be held responsible for their children’s actions? Some TDs are calling for parents...

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11.45 31 Aug 2026


Should parents be held responsible for young offenders?


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11.45 31 Aug 2026


Should parents be held responsible for their children’s actions?

Some TDs are calling for parents of young offenders to be fined for their crimes in a bid to clamp down on prolific offenders...

So, do you agree? What should be done?

Joining Andrea to discuss is John Lonergan, former Mountjoy Governor, Criminologist Robert Cullen, Suzanne Rodgers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland and listeners.


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