Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2005
493 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) will be transferred to this jurisdiction to serve the remainder of their sentence under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 and 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35348/05]
View answerI confirm that I have given my consent to this transfer. My Department has also received consent for the transfer from both the United Kingdom authorities and the person referred to by the Deputy.
Our transfer legislation requires that an application be made to the High Court for a warrant authorising both the transfer into the country of a prisoner and for his or her continued detention in this jurisdiction.
The State's legal officers are preparing an application to the High Court for the necessary warrant. On receipt of a warrant, final arrangements for the transfer will be made.
