Bail legislation review
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked whether the bail legislation was effective in dealing with reoffending. The Minister said the 2017 Act was being implemented, there had been no official review, and any further amendment remained under consideration.
I have raised many times the issue of our bail laws and their efficacy in dealing with those who reoffend. Is the bail (amendment) Act, as administered by the courts, effective? Is it making a difference or are further amendments needed?
Comment on this
The Deputy will be pleased to know that the 2017 bail legislation is being implemented by the courts. I do not have any form of official report official report nor has there been an official review of it, but I would be happy to keep the Deputy informed of my interaction with the Courts Service on this important issue. The issue of further amending legislation is being kept under review.