2357. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to implementing Ask 2 of a framework (details supplied) by ensuring that bereaved families in manslaughter cases are entitled to receive a written explanation of sentencing decisions upon request, as operates in other jurisdictions such as England and Wales; whether this could be achieved through amendment to the Victims Act 2017 or through a direction to the DPP; the timeline proposed for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58013/26]

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2357. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to implementing Ask 2 of a framework (details supplied) by ensuring that bereaved families in manslaughter cases are entitled to receive a written explanation of sentencing decisions upon request, as operates in other jurisdictions such as England and Wales; whether this could be achieved through amendment to the Victims Act 2017 or through a direction to the DPP; the timeline proposed for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58013/26]

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