Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
791. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice regarding the commitment to examine the introduction of a specific offence to assaulting a retail worker, whether this proposal has been modelled after best practice in other countries; when he expects this conclusion will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2317/25]
View answer842. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider introducing a specific offence for assaulting a retail worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3467/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 791 and 842 together.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the priorities in the Programme for Government have been agreed by the new Government and I look forward to delivering on the Justice agenda contained within the Programme.
The development of legislation is a complex task which requires consideration of all the potential implications of any change to the law.
Work to progress these commitments has commenced, however, the Deputy will appreciate that timelines or operational details on policy proposals are not yet available until work programmes are agreed.
