The Longford-Westmeath TD is making the point after online abuse against party leader Simon Harris.
Fine Gael's Parliamentary Chairperson believes the court system needs to be firmer with sentencing in cases involving public figures.
Longford-Westmeath rep Micheal Carrigy feels it's needed after a series of online abuse against party leader and Tanaiste Simon Harris threatening his family.
A third threat was made over the weekend, as the party starts its annual think in event in Mullingar.
Deputy Carrigy says suspended sentencing is not good enough:
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