Prisoner Releases.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004

Tuesday, 7 December 2004

Questions (259)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

286 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on the proposal for the early release of persons (details supplied); the legislative basis for any such motion as indicated by the Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann, in the event of any such decision by him in this request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32589/04]

Written answers

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

I refer the Deputy to the Taoiseach's comments in the Dáil on 1 and 2 December 2004. In addition, my statement in the Seanad on 19 May 2004 set out the position. The statutory basis upon which early releases can be effected is contained in the Offences against the State Act 1939 and the Criminal Justice Act1960.