Irelands Judicial System

[FutureTaoiseach]

This is yet another example of the excessive leniency of the judicial-system. The sooner we have elected judges (with relevant experience of course) like in some US states the better. I am sick, sore and tired of the number of times the 'he comes from a good family' i.e. rich, or a guilty-plea is used to as part of a justification for light sentencing. You have to wonder what 15 years really means when parole is taken into account. The sentence should be appealed on grounds of undue leniency.

[FrankSpeaks]

Anyone here agree that our justice system needs to be looked at with regards to sentencing etc. A man with two previous rape convictions who then commits a third and he gets 13 years and god knows will be out in much less to commit another crime? Anyone agree with Justice Paul Carneys statement that he would enforce life if he could?

Any thoughts?

The perpetrator should have been castrated and given a life sentence as well.