Brendan Griffin
Ceist:1095. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the post-release electronic tagging of sex offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37969/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 September 2013
Ceisteanna (1095)
Freagraí scríofa
The Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce a series of post-imprisonment restraint orders for sexual offenders to include electronic tagging and other restrictions which may be imposed at the time of sentencing.
My Department has been conducting a wide-ranging examination of the law on sexual offences and a review of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, including a public consultation process, formed an integral part of that examination.
Arising from the review, I expect to seek Government approval for legislative proposals, including a number of amendments to the 2001 Act, shortly. Legislative proposals being considered include measures for the electronic tagging of convicted sex offenders in specific circumstances.