Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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I totally accept the points made by the Minister and Deputy O'Callaghan. The first part of the amendment is worded really poorly with respect to the granting of parole and impact on a prisoner's family. It is not appropriate in that context. I was open to the idea that this may have been covered anyway and I was probably trying to seek some way to include a provision for the family. I will withdraw the amendment but if I resubmit it, the amendment will not be in its current format as the points are well made and accepted.

I did not agree with Deputy O'Callaghan's amendment No. 62 at all. We are aware of people who pleaded not guilty who believe they were wrongfully convicted and will not engage with parole services because they feel they would have to admit some involvement in something they say they were never guilty of in the first place. We must take that into account.