Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 2

Written Answers. - Irish Prisoners in British Jails.

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Question:

36 Mr. Gallagher (Donegal South-West) asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give details of the number of Irish prisoners serving sentences in British prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6719/97]

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Spring)

According to the British Home Office there are currently approximately 680 Irish prisoners in British jails of whom about 515 are serving sentences and the remainder, about 165, are being held on remand.