asked the Minister for Justice if he will state in respect of the period 1st January, 1972, to 31st May, 1972, the number of inmates of St. Patrick's Institution, Dublin, who were transferred to Mountjoy or Portlaoise Prison; and the principal reason for these transfers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Transfer of Offenders.
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During the period in question five offenders were transferred from Saint Patrick's Institution to Portlaoise Prison. All five had been reported to me by the visiting committee to be exercising a bad influence on the other inmates.