Latest: Govt agrees proposal to introduce electronic tagging for sex offenders

Latest: Schools and neighbours will be told the name, address and identity of “high risk” sex offender ex-prisoners living in their area who remain a public threat under controversial new US-style name and shame laws.

Update 9pm: Schools and neighbours will be told the name, address and identity of “high risk” sex offender ex-prisoners living in their area who remain a public threat under controversial new US-style name and shame laws.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and Communications Minister Denis Naughten confirmed the draft plan after cabinet on Wednesday as part of a series of new measures aiming to ensure the public's safety.