Electronic tagging and bail
James Bannon asks whether electronic tagging could be extended to people on bail; the Taoiseach says any such provision would form part of the broader bail Bill due next year.
In conjunction with the upcoming bail Bill, does the Taoiseach or the Department of Justice and Equality have any plans to increase the scope for all criminals who are currently out on bail-----
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-----to be electronically tagged or equipped with electronic devices-----
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-----in order to track their movements and reduce crime?
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There are two Bills dealing with this matter, a Cheann Comhairle, the first of which is the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015, which is currently going through the Houses. The general bail Bill is due for next year. If the Government were to decide in respect of electronic tagging, where conditions would apply, that would be part of the broader bail Bill which will be published early next year.