Michael Ring
Question:596 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on the repatriation of a person (details supplied) to this country. [13182/02]
Written Answers. - Prisoner Transfers.
I can inform the Deputy that the person concerned has applied for a transfer to a prison in Ireland in order to serve the remainder of his sentence here, under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. An application will shortly be made to the High Court by the State legal officers for a warrant authorising the applicant's transfer and continued detention in this jurisdiction. Upon receipt of the High Court warrant, every effort will be made to ensure that the actual transfer takes place as soon as possible.