Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

——to the court for a sex offenders order against any registered offender if there is a belief that his or her behaviour in the community gives reasonable cause for concern or is a danger to the public.

In reply to Deputy Kenny's fair question, I want to stress that this provision of the Sex Offenders Act, which is now five years old, applies to offenders coming here from abroad and the evidence necessary for obtaining that order can be sought from the police force of the country in which the person has offended.

A number of issues also arise about closer co-operation and tying it into memorandums. I will return to this point when I get an opportunity.

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