asked the Minister for Justice whether it was proposed to operate a system of parole for certain prisoners for the Christmas season; and if he will indicate its nature.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Christmas Prison Parole System.
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As is customary at this time of the year, I shall be considering shortly the question of the release before Christmas of well-conducted prisoners whose sentences are then nearing expiry.
I shall also be considering the question of granting temporary release to a number of well-conducted prisoners to enable them to spend the holy season of Christmas with their families. The period of release will probably commence some days before Christmas and extend to the end of the year. In deciding on those to be released I shall take into account the nature of their offences, the previous record, the home environment, the good conduct and industry while under sentence and any factors which, in my opinion, will lead to reform and rehabilitation.