9th October 2003
191. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons on the sex offenders register at the end of September 2003. [22776/03]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I am informed by the Garda authorities that 506 persons were subject to the requirements of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, as of the end of September, 2003.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.