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Criminal law sexual offences Bill

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Brendan Griffin urges priority for the criminal law sexual offences Bill, including electronic tagging provisions. The Ceann Comhairle says the matter has been answered, while Griffin continues to press its importance.

Further to Deputy Durkan's remarks, I ask that the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill be prioritised. I have asked about it on a number of occasions. Initially, the indications were-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy has received an answer. We cannot debate the issue.

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We were originally told it would be dealt with in 2013. It is a very important matter because provision will be made for electronic tagging of sex offenders in the Bill. The matter needs to be prioritised.

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