Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

The crime situation is undoubtedly serious and is of concern to many people. However, it is important that we neither overstate nor understate the case. It is interesting to hear people's comments on the Order of Business because I have taken part in many debates on crime in the House during which many Members placed significant emphasis on the human rights of those accused of committing crimes. As a result, we set the bar so high that it is difficult to proceed with prosecutions. That is done to ensure that innocent people are not incarcerated.