Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government is explicit regarding urban, rural and gangland crime. When will the Government deal with the revolving door, tagging and free legal aid under the bail laws? We could save our community in Tipperary. I appreciate that the Tánaiste will meet it shortly. It raised this issue last year. People are living in fear in their homes. The bail and free legal aid systems are being abused, day in and day out. These matters could be addressed via legislation without further reports, investigations or deputations. On behalf of all country people, especially in Tipperary where rural people are frightened, I ask the Tánaiste to deal with these matters and take on the legal eagles.

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