191 are currently being monitored by the Probation Service,
The number of sex-offenders under supervision, after being released from prison, has risen by 12 per cent since the start of the year.
191 are currently being monitored by the Probation Service, compared to 170 at the end of January.
High-risk offenders are supervised closely to ensure children are kept safe.
Mullingar woman and rape survivor Debbie Cole says the new figures are very worrying:
The Probation Service works with several organisations to manage the risk posed by sex-offenders.
Ms. Cole believes they should be 'tagged' electronically to make sure people are safe.:
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