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Almost 2,000 sex offenders living in communities across Ireland amid ‘potential threat’ fears & short term solution
Experts are divided on the government’s electronic solution to the issue
- Published: 10:58, 21 Feb 2025
- Updated: 10:58, 21 Feb 2025

ALMOST 2,000 sex offenders are living in communities across the country, according to recent figures.
Some 1,939 offenders have had their details collated by Gardai after serving jail time.And there are currently 733 people serving time for sex offences, bringing the total number of known offenders in the country to around 2,700.
Those convicted of the crime are subject to “notification” requirements, meaning they must notify the Gardai of their new address within three days of leaving prison.
