Robinson has said the decision to grant bail will leave many asking whether the justice system appreciates the gravity of the situation. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock PhotoElsewhere, DUP MLA and deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it was “outrageous that this woman has been given bail” and that the “Irish judge that made the decision was wrong”. Asked about the bail decision this morning, Martin paid tribute to the gardaí and said those criticising the active case should “respect the independence” of Ireland’s legal system. 'We should respect the independence of the judiciary,' said Taoiseach Micheál Martin Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock PhotoSpeaking to reporters in Dublin, Martin said: “In the first instance I would pay tribute to the gardaí and they made timely intervention in respect of stopping and obviously preventing perhaps a significant attack. “We should respect the independence of the judiciary.