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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 May 1960

Vol. 181 No. 9

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Abolition of Death Penalty.

11.

asked the Minister for Justice whether he has considered the abolition of the death penalty for murder; and, if so, if he will state his decision on the matter.

It is not my intention to recommend any alteration in the law.

I suggest that if the Minister studied carefully—perhaps he has—Chessman's last effort, he might change his mind.

The Deputy is not entitled to make a speech.

He may realise there is good in many evil people. Do not forget St. Paul could have been crucifiel but he was not.

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