Legislative Process

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2015

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Ceisteanna (118)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

118. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason post-release monitoring and reform of the Sex Offenders 2001 Act were excluded from the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, including the reduction in the seven-day notification period under Part 2 of the 2001 Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33585/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

A number of legal issues arose in drafting the provisions and my officials are working with the Office of the Attorney General to resolve these issues. These are important and necessary reforms aimed at reducing the risk of re-offending by sex offenders. Proposals in this area will be brought forward in a separate Bill as soon as possible.