Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister made good points. On the face of it, it appears to give an indication of how seriously we take breaches of safety and protection orders, which is good, but we can see how the idea of a chilling effect might play out. While it looks good, it goes against what I believe in terms of reducing incarceration. I do not believe we should go in the direction of mandatory minimum sentences either. I am glad the amendment has been withdrawn.