Call for sex offenders to register in person

Gardaí want convicted sex offenders to register with gardaí in person and supply them with photographs and other personal information.

The call comes against the background of ongoing concern at shortcomings in the supervision of sex offenders on release from jail.

The annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), which starts today, will debate a motion calling for further security measures against sex offenders.