Prisoner Transfers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Questions (154)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

154. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received an application from a person (details supplied) who is at present a prisoner in HMP Maghaberry, in Northern Ireland, for transfer to prison here; if a release date under the Good Friday Agreement of a maximum of two years incarceration will apply in the event of such a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55782/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I can confirm to the Deputy that an application has been received from the individual referred to, for a transfer to a prison here under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons.

The Deputy should be aware that any application for transfer under the Convention must be considered by both jurisdictions and only after the detailed exchange of information as required by the legislation.