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# section 99 problems

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Emergency legislation on the way after suspended sentence confusion
Tonight, the Department of Justice confirmed that emergency legislation is needed and will be brought before the Dáil next week.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 7:23 PM
Man who mugged student freed from custody amid suspended sentence law confusion
Officials at the Department of Justice are discussing the ramifications of the ruling with the Attorney General.
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Apr 20th 2016, 1:23 PM
Dáil can act "very quickly" to fix Section 99 problems, minister insists
It follows a High Court ruling yesterday concerning the law governing suspended sentences.
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Apr 20th 2016, 11:34 AM
Irish law around suspended sentences ruled unconstitutional
It means emergency legislation will likely be required.
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Apr 19th 2016, 10:48 PM