Shocking Figures Reveal Over 560 People Skipped Bail in Ireland's District Courts Last Year - 20/05/2025
Over 560 people skipped bail in Ireland’s district courts (including Louths) last year, new figures have revealed.Irish District Courts collected almost €170,000 in forfeited bail money after people were granted bail but later failed to appear before a judge last year.The new figures were obtained by Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Murchú who claims they represent a need for government to act quickly on its commitment to carrying out bail reforms, and Cynthia spoke to us on The Agenda this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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