More than 38,000 crimes committed by people on bail last year, figures show

Advocacy groups and politicians warn repeated reoffending on bail highlights deep flaws in enforcement, court delays, and resourcing

AdVic, the advocate group for victims of homicide, said offending by people on bail 'is unacceptable and is eroding the trust of law-abiding citizens in our justice system'. Picture: iStock

More than 38,000 crimes were committed last year by people out on bail, including 84 linked to murder, attempted murder, or murder threats.

AdVic, the advocate group for victims of homicide, told the Irish Examiner that the high number of people reoffending on bail is “eroding the trust of law-abiding citizens in our justice system”.