Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she is bringing the bail Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36715/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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In July, the Government approved the drafting of a Bail Bill which will strengthen the operation of the bail system and make the law as effective as possible in protecting the public against crimes committed by persons on bail.

I am aware of the concerns that are arising in relation to the operation of our current bail laws and it is intended to have the new Bail Bill drafted on a priority basis, with a view to its publication in the current parliamentary session.

Accordingly, I look forward to introducing the Bail Bill in the Houses of the Oireachtas at an early stage.