Over 1,600 assaults carried out by individuals on bail in just three years

The data, supplied to Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, shows that between 2022 and 2024, there were 1,689 incidents of assault causing harm perpetrated by someone who was on bail. Picture: Sam Boal

There were over 1,600 assaults carried out by individuals on bail in just three years, new data from the Department of Justice shows.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were 1,689 incidents of assault causing harm perpetrated by someone who was on bail.