Prisoner Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2016

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Questions (82)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

82. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of men and women respectively in custody serving a life sentence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33329/16]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

I can advise the Deputy that the number of persons serving a life sentence on the 30 September 2016 was 347, of which 336 were male and 11 female.