Martin criticises Independent Ireland leader's 'ill-thought out' chemical castration comments

Tánaiste Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner that he didn't think Independent Ireland would want to go into government. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has criticised Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins over his calls to chemically castrate sex offenders, describing it as “ill-thought out”.

However, Mr Martin has said there is a need to “constantly review” whether or not parole comes up too early in cases involving rapists or murderers.