I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 to 239, inclusive, together.
I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that a breakdown of access to in-cell sanitation, including the number required to slop out, the number required to use toilet facilities in the presence of others and the number that are the sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet or have access to normal toilet facilities is included in a Quarterly Census Report which is published on the Irish Prison Service website, (www.irishprisons.ie).
I am advised that the report does not breakdown each institution by age category as this would require a manual examination of each record. However, I can advise the Deputy that on 5th May 2015, there were 4 prisoners aged 18-20 in custody in Portlaoise Prison and none of these prisoners were required to slop out.
In addition, 30 prisoners aged 21-24 were also accommodated in Portlaoise Prison. Of this, 3 were accommodated in the E Wing of Portlaoise Prison and therefore would be required to slop out.
Quarterly Census Reports for January 2015 and April 2015 have been published so far this year.
