James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Many sentences handed down by the courts for murder and other serious crimes are an insult to ordinary, decent, law-abiding citizens of the State. The granting of bail needs to be tightened, monitored and improved. It has been on the agenda for some time. Electronic tagging for people on bail is a must for serious offences. While we cannot blame our judges, they need clearer guidelines for serious offences. When will the bail Bill be introduced?

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