Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following matter of urgent national and local importance: the need to move beyond the existing sex offenders register as purely a means of notification and towards a multi-agency approach with the aim of reducing re-offending. Such an approach, in addition to monitoring the whereabouts of those on the register, should involve the Garda, the probation service, the HSE and local authorities and should be supported by legislation, national guidelines and a budget.

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