Gardaí’s ‘hands tied’ when monitoring sex offenders

Gardaí “have both hands tied behind their backs” when it comes to resources and the legal powers to monitor high-risk sex offenders.

The claim was made by an Independent TD determined to push through legislation to ensure sex offenders are better monitored when released from prison.

Denis Naughten made his comments following an Irish Examiner story which highlighted 18 registered sex offenders are living close to a cluster of schools in Cork city.