芒斯特虐待案中 15 年和 9 年的刑期被认为过于宽大；州政府上诉要求终身监禁。 15-year and 9-year sentences in Munster abuse case deemed too lenient; State appeals for life imprisonment.
国家认为，对芒斯特虐待案中被定罪的三名家庭成员判处的 15 年和 9 年徒刑过于宽大。 The State has argued that the 15-year and 9-year sentences imposed on three family members convicted in the Munster abuse case were too lenient. 审判法官将此案描述为“纯粹的恐怖”，涉及对幼童的强奸和性剥削。 The trial judge described the case as "sheer horror," involving the rape and sexual exploitation of young children. 国家律师 Bernard Condon SC 认为，对于如此严重的案件，可以考虑判处终身监禁，并代表检察总长向上诉法院提出上诉。 Counsel for the State, Bernard Condon SC, believes life imprisonment could be considered for such a severe case and brought the appeals before the Court of Appeal on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions.