Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

The Minister has said all that against the background of what has happened in the five years that have elapsed since the draft Bill was published. Surely he cannot describe this as a "high priority". If it is, it says something about the manner in which he orders his priorities. What does he intend to do about the bail regime? Will the bail laws be reviewed? Many serious criminals commit further crimes while on bail.

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