Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand that. Without going into the specifics of the case, the issue relates to where there has been a sexual assault. Where the perpetrator is an adult, there is an assessment of his or her future potential to offend. As far as I can see, that does not happen in this situation because while the culprit may be referred, there is no compulsion on him or her to attend, and the matter can die there. While I raise this particular case, there is a serious problem which is general across the board.