John Browne
Question:119 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners currently on temporary release from Irish prisons; and the number of temporary releases in respect of each prison. [18403/96]
Vol. 470 No. 1
119 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners currently on temporary release from Irish prisons; and the number of temporary releases in respect of each prison. [18403/96]
On Thursday, 10 October 1996, 462 persons were on varying periods of temporary release. A breakdown of this figure by institution is set out below:
Institution |
Number of persons on temporary release |
Mountjoy |
173 |
Limerick |
38 |
Cork |
67 |
Arbour Hill |
4 |
Portlaoise |
4 |
Shelton Abbey |
16 |
Training Unit |
35 |
Loughan House |
7 |
Fort Mitchel |
22 |
St. Patrick's Institution |
46 |
Shanganagh Castle |
19 |
Wheatfield |
31 |
Total |
462 |
120 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice the age profile of prisoners in custody in Irish prisons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18417/96]
On 15 July 1996, the latest date for which accurate figures are available, the following was the breakdown of the age of offenders in custody:
15 to 16 years |
Nil |
16 to 17 years |
57 |
17 to 21 years |
649 |
22 to 30 years |
892 |
30 to 40 years |
399 |
40 to 50 years |
170 |
Over 50 years |
56 |