Parole Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Questions (394)

Clare Daly

Question:

394. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if life-sentenced prisoners from a foreign country are entitled to an interpreter during a parole review interview in view of the fact that they may struggle to communicate effectively if they are not speaking in their native language. [29962/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I can inform the Deputy that the Parole Board's function is to advise me in relation to the administration of long term prison sentences.

While it is a matter for the Parole Board I understand that if the need arose, the Parole Board would, where possible, facilitate an interpreter during a parole review interview.