To the head of the Department of Justice,

The people of Ireland are calling for a change in Ireland's criminal laws, particularly regarding murder and the punishments for this heinous crime. The current laws are negatively affecting the families and loved ones of victims of murder.

Families and loved ones of murder victims are concretely affected by the problem of lenient punishments for murderers. The current maximum sentence for murder in Ireland is life imprisonment, but many offenders are released after serving only a fraction of their sentence. This leaves families feeling that justice has not been served and offenders free to potentially reoffend.

At stake is the safety and well-being of Ireland's citizens. The current criminal laws regarding murder are failing to adequately punish offenders and deter potential murderers. This lack of consequence for such a severe crime can embolden criminals and put innocent people at risk.

Now is the time to act. The current criminal laws regarding murder are outdated and need to be reviewed and updated. Immediate action is necessary to ensure that justice is served and that murderers are held accountable for their actions. We urge the government to review and update the criminal laws regarding murder and the punishments for this crime as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

The people of Ireland