Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

7 o’clock

The whole approach to suspended sentencing is in terms of restorative justice in the broadest sense of the term. It is based on the hope that the person will stay away from crime and will not become further involved. There is a motivation built into the approach to suspended sentencing. It is a separate issue and a court would consider it when bringing in probation or other initiatives. I can consider it further, ascertain whether there are any particular connections and address it on Committee Stage. I do not have anything further to say about it at this point.

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