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# suspended sentences

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Use of suspended sentences for sexual offences decreased over last decade
The use of suspended sentences by Irish courts is up for debate
Sentencing of inmate who assaulted three prison officers suspended over Section 99 problems
Dáil can act "very quickly" to fix Section 99 problems, minister insists
Irish law around suspended sentences ruled unconstitutional