Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 9 Feb 1999

Vol. 500 No. 1

Written Answers - Prisoner Transfers.

Nora Owen

Question:

270 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current position of the remaining sentenced IRA prisoners repatriated from Britain who are in Portlaoise Prison; whether there are any further such prisoners awaiting repatriation to Irish jails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3201/99]

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

There are 20 sentenced PIRA prisoners in Portlaoise Prison who were repatriated from Britain. There are no IRA prisoners currently awaiting repatriation from Britain.