Coalition urges Yes vote on bail

The campaign directors from the three Government parties for the bail referendum have issued a joint statement urging the public…

The campaign directors from the three Government parties for the bail referendum have issued a joint statement urging the public to "come out and vote Yes in next Thursday's referendum".

Mr Charles Flanagan (FG), Ms Joan Burton (Labour) and Mr Eamon Gilmore (DL) said the referendum was "an important part of the Government's overall strategy to tackle crime and its desire to tip the balance in favour of the victim".

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