Sexual Offences Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Questions (582)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

582. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to be able to electronically tag sex offenders post release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3772/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

The Government approved the drafting of a wide-ranging Sexual Offences Bill last December. The General Scheme of the Bill includes provisions for the electronic monitoring of sex offenders in specific circumstances. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when the Bill will be published and the legislation enacted.