Michael McDowell
Question:107 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice if she will give details of the circumstances of the absconding of a prisoner (details supplied) from Shelton Abbey on Monday, 16 September 1996; whether the prisoner was drinking in a local pub; whether he was accompanied by prison staff or by another prisoner; whether such pub visits were known to the management of the prison; the reason for the suspension of a prison officer in Shelton Abbey following the incident; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18452/96]