Mr. Barry Donoghue:

Most people before the criminal courts are on bail. They are bailed to appear in court on a particular date. If they do not show, this is what happens. The statistics show that in terms of people turning up for their trial, there are obviously quite a lot of people who fail to appear and warrants are issued for their arrest. It is an unusual event, but the person is on bail and if he or she decides not to turn up in court-----