Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Clare Daly outlined the position very well. My preference would have been for the decision to have been put into writing in all cases. I recognise that there are a number of bail applications every day and to have it in every single case, while it would be valuable in collating data, might be too much in terms of the expectations on a judge to do it in every case. Deputy Daly's amendment captures it in supplying it when requested. We will support that and I will not be moving my amendment. I urge the Government to accept Deputy Daly's amendment. A request for it to be put in writing should be facilitated.

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