Mother of Shane O'Farrell Tell Justice Committee That Bail Laws Must be Reformed - 08/07/2026
Calls for reform of Ireland's bail laws are back in the spotlight as the family of Shane O'Farrell continues its long campaign for change.Shane was just 23 years old when he was killed in a hit-and-run near his home in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, in August 2011. The driver responsible was out on bail at the time, despite a lengthy history of offending and a court ruling that should have seen him in custody.Last year, the Government issued a formal apology to the O'Farrell family, acknowledging that failures within the criminal justice system had left Shane exposed to a danger he should…
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