Minister urged to jail sex attackers

Niamh Nolan

Waterford City Council, in a motion led by deputy mayor Mary Roche, has also called on other authorities to support the action in an attempt to deter sexual offenders and increase the number of cases reported.

Independent councillor Ms Roche criticised the inconsistent sentences handed down to those convicted of rape and serious sexual assault, claiming they do not engender faith in the criminal justices system for victims of sex crimes.