Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The level of low morale in An Garda Síochána has often been a topic in this House. What is particularly attributable to that is the degree to which the bail laws of this country are abused by criminal elements. To what extent are our proposals to restrict bail likely to be successful in dealing with this very important issue with particular reference to recidivism? Is it intended to introduce further legislation which might curtail the activities of the criminal classes?

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