Electronic tagging of sex offenders
After brief congratulations and procedural exchanges, Brendan Griffin calls for post-release electronic tagging of sex offenders and other serious criminals; the Tánaiste says the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill is expected next year.
May I begin by congratulating the Tánaiste on a very successful conference in Kerry at the weekend? I thank him and the Labour Party for generating economic activity in my constituency.
Comment on this
The Deputy would have been very welcome, but the transfer market is getting crowded.
Comment on this
The Tánaiste is welcome to make the conference an annual event. My own party might consider coming back to Killarney also.
My query relates to the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill. I call for the Bill to make provision for post-release electronic tagging of sex offenders. The Government should also consider such a measure for other serious criminals, such as organised criminals and those involved in subversive activity. When will this legislation be introduced?