Prisons and Alternative Sentencing Options: Statements
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-22
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Garret Kelleher (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

As Senator McDowell stated in his contribution, we should look upon the imposition of a prison sentence as a last resort and continue, where possible, to explore alternative ways to deliver justice, including the consideration of the wider use of community-based detention.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-22