Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Are there plans to provide better information for victims of crime and their families on the progress made on cases in the DPP's office? In a recent case the victim of child sexual abuse was informed by her abuser that the case would not proceed to prosecution.

Does the Taoiseach share my view that before sentencing, the prosecution should be allowed make a submission to the court on behalf of the people regarding the category of crime involved in the case? In a number of serious cases there was no opportunity for the voice of the people to be heard in the court before sentencing. Does the Taoiseach share my view that a statement should be made before sentence is handed down in such cases?

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