Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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1276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Government intends to progress or reintroduce the Community Sanctions Bill 2014; if work is currently underway to update or develop the Bill further; and the expected timeline for its publication or inclusion in the legislative programme. [58273/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Criminal Justice (Community Sanctions) Bill 2014 is intended to update the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 with modern provisions dealing with community sanctions and to facilitate the effective and efficient use of same by the judiciary.

A policy review of the Criminal Justice (Community Sanctions) Bill 2014 has been conducted to update the Probation Act 1907 to meet the demands of an ever-evolving criminal justice system. The policy review recommends changes to the 2014 General Scheme that reflect developments in Irish penal policy since 2014.

I can advise the Deputy that my Department is currently considering the policy review recommendations with a view to updating the Criminal Justice (Community Sanctions) Bill 2014.