Prisoner Releases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Questions (151)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners currently released under the various forms of early release; the number reincarcerated in the past 12 months following such release; if their reincarceration was due to an administrative error, failure to comply with terms of release or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10624/16]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that figures in relation to the number of prisoners currently on temporary release are published on their website www.irishprisons.ie on a daily basis. As advised to the Deputy on 21st April, 2016 in my written response No. 44, the Irish Prison Service do not collate information related to re-incarceration in the format requested by the Deputy.