The Law Reform Commission is recommending the retention of the current laws on bail, when it comes to domestic violence.
Under the current legislation, the charge of breaching a barring or safety order carries a maximum sentence of 12 months, meaning bail can't be refused for preventative reasons.
The Commission says this should not be changed into an offence that carries a five year sentence, because it says it would not be in keeping the Domestic Violence Act, which aims to ensure victims can get access to protection through barring or safety orders.
The Commission also says the current law on harrassment is sufficent - but it is recommending that cyber bullying be dealt with in a separate review.
Commissioner Finola Flanagan from the Law Reform Commission explains why the domestic violence bail laws should be retained:
