Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
99. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will grant visitation rights for a person (details supplied) to visit a prisoner in Wheatfield Prison in view of the fact access has recently been denied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31581/16]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the management of prison visits is a matter for the Irish Prison Service and in this case the Governor of Wheatfield Place of Detention.
Under Section 36 (9) (a) of the Prison rules 2007 a Governor has the discretion to ban any visitor from entering his/her prison if he/she feels it is necessary in order to prevent the entry into prison of controlled drugs or other prohibited articles or substances.
I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on an individual case.
