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Taoiseach Says Emergency Legislation May Be Passed To Close Loophole

The Taoiseach says emergency laws could be rushed through within days, if they're needed to fix the laws on suspended sentences.

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The High Court yesterday struck down part of the laws which allow suspended sentences to be activated after a separate offence.

In a statement the justice minister Frances Fitzgerald says there's no reason to believe the ruling will affect previous sentences.

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