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21 Mr. Cullen asked the Minister for Justice if she has completed her review of the penal system; if so, the changes, if any, she intends to make to ensure a more effective use of our current prison space; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
33 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Justice if she has completed her review of the penal system; if so, the changes, if any, she intends to make to ensure a more effective use of our current prison space; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
62 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice when her plans for reform of the penal system will be published.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 21, 33 and 62 together.
As I have indicated on a number of occasions already, I am at present in the course of carrying out a review of the penal system which I hope to complete shortly. This review involves an examination of the use of and need for extra custodial accommodation. Decisions that may be made as a consequence of the review, including the optimum use of prison spaces, will be announced in due course.
