Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
565 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans regarding mandatory sentencing for break-ins on old age pensioners and vulnerable persons in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1105/10]
View answerI have been in touch with the Attorney General with regard to the issue of mandatory sentencing. I have been informed that the Attorney has written to the Law Reform Commission, which comes under the aegis of his Office and that he has made a formal request under Section 4 of the Law Reform Commission Act 1975 to the Commission for an examination of the issue of mandatory sentencing generally.
I understand that this matter is to be included on the Law Reform Commission's programme of work for 2010 which is expected to be made public shortly.
