Dáil debates
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Leaders' Questions
3:00 am
Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
Similar proposals have been examined many times previously and Members have rejected such proposals many times.
On sentencing, there will be tighter controls to monitor post-release activity and enhanced penalties will be provided for those who re-offend within seven years of a previous serious offence. Further guidance will be provided on the circumstances where the mandatory minimum sentence will apply in cases involving firearms and drug trafficking.
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