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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.

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

Helen McEntee: That refers specifically to when people are abroad.

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

Helen McEntee: It must be in person, yes.

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

Helen McEntee: They do not have to present anywhere specific. They present to their local station. I assume it would be much easier for offenders to present to their local station than to have to travel. It does not change the fact that they live where they live. There is communication within An Garda Síochána and if there are any changes or concerns then that again comes under the remit of the...

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

Helen McEntee: The intention is that it would be next to them, but that is not always practicable.

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

Helen McEntee: Yes, it would be whereever is practicable for them.

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

Helen McEntee: That is the intention. The amendment is specific to-----

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

Helen McEntee: We will try to clarify it. They can engage first with the divisional headquarters but it is not that they must then report to-----

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

Helen McEntee: -----that divisional headquarters. It will most likely be next to them but I do not know if there is any way we can clarify that even further.