Vol. 536 No. 6
125 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the final report into the circumstances of the recent escape from custody, during an outside visit, of a prisoner serving a nine year sentence for rape; if he will outline the progress of the review group established to consider escapes and escort procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15010/01]
I am not prepared to publish the governor's report into the escape referred to in the question for security reasons. I can confirm that the review group on escort security has completed the initial phase of its review and new guidelines are being examined by prison governors. The review group will continue to examine other issues which require longer term actions which may involve other agencies, including the Courts Service and the Garda. Again, for security reasons, I am not prepared to discuss its findings or recommendations.
