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High rate of sex offenders withholding whereabouts from Gardaí says local TD

Oct 28, 2021 11:22 By Shannonside News
High rate of sex offenders withholding whereabouts from Gardaí says local TD
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There are currently 1,708 sex-offenders that fall under this law.

A local TD is raising concerns over the failure of a large number of sex offenders in informing gardai about their whereabouts.

They're supposed to keep them informed about where they live - and notify them of an address change within a week.

Despite this requirement, 76 offenders failed to abide by these restrictions in the last 12 months.

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They could face a fine of 10,000 euro, or five years in jail if they fail to do so.

Roscommon/Galway Independent TD Denis Naughten says the 76 breaches are concerning.

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