Mr. Michael Finn:

On the question of parole, the most pressing day-to-day issue for us is the bail aspect. Having the capacity to go back to the court speedily to seek an order where somebody is in breach of parole conditions is what we would be looking for, if we were looking for something in that regard. If somebody is out on licence, the process of getting him or her back in is what we would highlight.

On the Sex Offenders Act, in cases where people misbehave but are not obliged under the Act to comply with our instructions, I have the capacity to go to court to seek an order if I can show that the behaviour of the person is proportionate to making them made subject to the Sex Offenders Act. It is very useful legislation that we can use.