Ministers silent on legal loopholes

TRANSPORT Minister Martin Cullen says motorists should not be allowed to escape on a technicality if they are caught speeding. (Irish Examiner November 24).

“I have a very strong view which I want in the core of legislation. You’re either guilty or you’re not guilty. To me anything beyond that is morally wrong — if you are guilty of something, you should be convicted of it”, he declared.

Mr Cullen’s points here are clear, strong and very true. And I feel that when legislation is being drafted, these things need to be considered. But I would like to know how Mr Cullen feels about a judge escaping a possible conviction allegedly for having child pornography on his computer.