Vol. 463 No. 6
59 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Justice the number of people convicted and imprisoned for offences involving firearms since 1 January 1995; the sentence imposed in each case; and the number and dates of release in each case. [7030/96]
The total number of persons convicted and imprisoned for offences involving firearms since 1 January 1995 is 27. A breakdown of the sentences imposed and the date of release, if any, in each case is as follows:
|
Number |
Sentence |
Date of Release |
|
1 |
15 days |
Released 27-10-95 on full temporary release |
|
1 |
2 months |
Still in custody |
|
3 |
1 year |
1 on 27-11-95 — bailed pending appeal |
|
1 on 19-3-96 — on full temporary release |
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|
1 still in custody |
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|
2 |
2 years |
Still in custody |
|
5 |
3 years |
Still in custody |
|
2 |
4 years |
Still in custody |
|
2 |
4½ years |
Still in custody |
|
4 |
5 years |
Still in custody |
|
4 |
6 years |
Still in custody |
|
1 |
7 years |
Still in custody |
|
1 |
7 years 4 months |
Still in custody |
|
1 |
7½ years |
Still in custody |
