Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The key issue is that there are repeat and serial sex offenders. Deputy Wallace is well aware that there is a clear separation of powers. The courts have always had discretion in sentencing, in which we cannot interfere. However, the Oireachtas can introduce laws to express its revulsion at repeat sex offenders. The Government makes no apology for trying to protect citizens, in particular women and children, from repeat sex offenders who refuse to make any attempt to reform their behaviour. I have noted what Deputy Ó Laoghaire said and we will come back to him on it. The objective of the Bill is to deal with sex offenders.