Thomas P. Broughan
Question:47 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the bail referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/98]
Vol. 497 No. 4
47 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the bail referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/98]
The Bail Act, 1997, was passed into law by the Oireachtas in May 1997. It gave effect to the terms of the Sixteenth Amendment of the Constitution which provides for the refusal of bail in certain circumstances. Section 13 of the Bail Act provides that the Act, or any particular provision or provisions of it, will come into operation by order to be made by the Minister.