Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 Mar 1998

Vol. 488 No. 6

Written Answers. - Temporary Release of Prisoners.

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

51 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6684/98]

Enda Kenny

Question:

81 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6682/98]

John V. Farrelly

Question:

94 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/98]

Alan Shatter

Question:

95 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6685/98]

Pádraic McCormack

Question:

117 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/98]

Alan M. Dukes

Question:

123 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6688/98]

Michael Finucane

Question:

126 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6689/98]

Michael Ring

Question:

135 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on daily release from prison who are attending workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6687/98]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 51, 81, 94, 95, 117, 123, 126 and 135 together.

Daily temporary release to attend various workshops has been approved for some 20 prisoners in all.