asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to an alleged serious assault on a person serving life imprisonment (details supplied) in Mountjoy Prison on 3 April 1988, which resulted in the hospitalisation of this person on 8 April; if an investigation has been held into the assault; the efforts which have been made to bring those responsible for the assault to justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Alleged Assault on Prisoner.
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The alleged assault referred to was investigated by the Garda and their report in the matter was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. He decided that no proceedings should be instituted arising from the allegations.