Seanad debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2003
Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Committee Stage.
The Senator makes the point that while under the court system it is always open to apply bail there are vacations and it may be difficult to contact a judge. Bail applications continue during vacation. They are the only regular sittings of the courts which take place throughout the calendar year because of the jealousy with which the courts have always protected the liberty of the citizen. They are available and their jurisdiction can be invoked even when the sessions of the court are on their well known vacation.
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