Justice Minister has 'every confidence' Parole Board will consider judges' recommendations

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Justice Helen McEntee outside Government Buildings (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Minister for Justice said she has “every confidence” the Parole Board will take into consideration recommendations from judges on how long a life sentence a prisoner should serve under new legislation.

The Government approved proposals to give judges the discretion to recommend minimum jail terms for those sentenced to life imprisonment.