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Bail legislation and crimes on bail

Summary

Bernard J. Durkan raised continuing concern about crimes committed by people on bail and sought a timetable for the bail Bill. The Tánaiste said its 40 draft heads were at an advanced stage but gave no publication date.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

The issue of crime continues to be a major issue, particularly in respect of crimes committed by people-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I thought it had gone away for a while.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Sorry for the interruption.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Some things remain constant. The issue of crime committed by those on bail continues to be a concern. Can the Tánaiste indicate when the bail Bill is likely to come before the House? Have the heads been discussed in Cabinet and what progress will be made on the Bill over the next few months?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy got there eventually.

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There are 40 heads to the bail Bill, which will consolidate and amend the bail laws. The draft heads are at an advanced stage, but I am not in a position to indicate a time for publication.

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