The Taoiseach is probably aware of the Mosquito - an ultrasonic, high-frequency device that is designed to deter loitering teenagers. It emits a kind of buzzing sound that can only be heard by people under the age of 25. Use of this device seems to be increasing again. My understanding is that noise can be considered an assault under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, so businesses should be careful about using it, although I am not sure if there have ever been any prosecutions. I would have been instinctively against the use of the Mosquito in the past from a human rights perspective, but there may be specific instances of ongoing antisocial behaviour where they could possibly be used. In that context, will the Taoiseach explore the use of these devices in circumstances where a business could notify the gardaí of antisocial behaviour and indicate that it is switching one on but stop them from being used to prevent innocent teenagers from hanging around and enjoying time with their friends?

I will engage more with the Deputy on this matter. I will certainly see what potentially can be done in respect of the utilisation of these devices, particularly to prevent antisocial behaviour.