Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 December 2013
258. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the current laws are sufficient to deal with the offence of shoplifting; his plans to update the law in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54951/13]
View answerThe Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 covers a range of offences including that of theft. Amendments to criminal legislation are considered in the light of the experience of the Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in operating the legislation and in light of relevant court rulings. While neither the Garda Commissioner nor the Director of Public Prosecutions has suggested any amendments to the law relating to shoplifting, were they to do so, I would give them very positive consideration.
