Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I intend to keep the issue of bail under review. There are issues that could be examined, but in view of the fact that the recent changes brought in by the Oireachtas in 2007 have not had the opportunity to have an effect, it is not necessary to introduce new legislation. It is only when that legislation has had the opportunity to take effect that we should consider other changes.

On the issues raised by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, I suggest he submit a separate question on those issues.

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