Shane O'Farrell, a 23-year-old law graduate, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run by Zigimantas Gridziuska, who had multiple prior convictions and was out on bail. His mother, Lucia O'Farrell, has long demanded a full public inquiry, questioning why Gridziuska was not incarcerated despite his record. Recent findings by the Oireachtas Justice Committee, led by Minister O'Callaghan, determined that an inquiry was unnecessary. This case has spotlighted critical flaws in the bail system, as evidenced by a notable increase in crime rates involving suspects on bail.
Shane's mother, Lucia O'Farrell, has for years campaigned for a public inquiry, emphasizing the failure of the State to protect her son and demanding accountability.
The case has revealed serious shortcomings in the bail system, particularly as crime rates involving bail suspects increased by 14% between 2022 and 2023.
Despite being a repeat offender with over 40 convictions, Zigimantas Gridziuska walked free until he killed Shane O'Farrell in a hit-and-run incident.
The findings of the scoping exercise indicated an inquiry was not warranted, contradicting public demand for accountability and raising questions about system failures.
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