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<p>Justice Minister Helen McEntee will examine a proposal that could enable judges to set a minimum number of years that those convicted of murder have to serve in prison. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Under plans being considered by Helen McEntee, a judge would have the discretion to impose a minimum term that murderers have to serve in prison before they can apply for parole
<p>Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has published a new justice reform plan she said  will “help us contribute to prioritise and deliver the work that will make a real difference for people in Ireland both in the short and the long term”.</p>

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