Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Studies around the Commonwealth system in particular show restorative justice, where properly implemented, has a satisfaction rating for both sides of up to 90%. We all know in District Courts around the country there is an almost ad hoc system where solicitors get together with representatives of the other side and do it on a casual basis. If there was a formalised system in place to deal with cases before charge, during charge and before sentence, it would be a much better way to alleviate the pressure coming on the courts. The alleged offenders can address and repair any harm that is done in a much more expeditious and meaningful way without having to go through the whole court system.

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