Gardaí must tell neighbours about sex offenders

Gardaí will be compelled in certain circumstances to disclose information on sex offenders to concerned members of the public under legislation being drafted in the coming weeks.

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter committed to introducing stricter rules governing the monitoring of sex offenders, following radical legislative proposals from Roscommon independent TD Denis Naughten.

The Government was firmly committed to addressing concerns, Mr Shatter said.