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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: In response to amendments Nos. 8, 9 and 10, given the fact that An Garda Síochána will be organised on a divisional basis and that physically there will be no Garda districts, it is impossible to accept the amendments because they refer specifically to local district Garda Síochána headquarters. Under the new model, the Garda will be organised on a divisional basis and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: I need to respond to a couple of things. With regard to amendments Nos. 8 to 10, inclusive, perhaps the Deputy has not seen the changes but it is now required that people present in person. That is very clear set out in the legislation. In fact, I believe an amendment the Deputy is to propose later removes the need for it to be done orally and allows it to be done in camera. I am not sure...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: Reporting to gardaí three stations down the road rather than in the Garda station right next to them will not stop people from offending.