Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion

9:00 am

Mr. Ryan Henderson:

All of Deputy Wallace's points were right. We have not used it, but it is important to have this provision when faced with a recidivist and determined sex offender. Members should ask themselves what other provision could prevent that happening? I take on board the points about proportionality and necessity, but this provision is an essential part of the armoury.