Sentencing Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 May 2004

Tuesday, 4 May 2004

Questions (217)

Jack Wall

Question:

241 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the length of sentence of a person (details supplied); if this persons sentence has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

As I indicated previously to the Deputy, in reply to Question No. 462 of 23 March 2004, the person referred to is serving a cumulative sentence of 18 months for the unauthorised taking of an MPV, criminal damage, no insurance, assault and trespass. The sentence was reduced from two years, by the court, on appeal on 27 February 2004. The prisoner is currently scheduled for release, with standard remission, on 11 March 2005.