Tougher sentencing for repeat burglaries

The Government is to shortly publish a bill which will specifically target repeat burglars and lead to tougher sentencing.

The Department of Justice yesterday confirmed its intention that the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill be shortly brought before the Oireachtas.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald had signalled, earlier this year, her intention that those who “invade and disrupt the lives of citizens” through burglaries would be dealt with “robustly”.