Brian O'Shea
Question:361 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislative proposals he has to amend section 2(2) of the Bail Act, 1997 in order that a previous conviction of an accused person will be taken more strongly into consideration when deciding whether to refuse bail in accordance with section 2(1) of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9485/01]