Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017
114. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a prison transfer application for a person (details supplied); if recent decisions have been made regarding their applications for transfer; and the rationale for decisions made. [25343/17]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that when making decisions in relation to the transfer of prisoners, my officials consider a range of issues including the safety of the prisoner, the prisoner's behaviour, length of sentence which remains to be served, the views of local management and services and the nature and gravity of the offence.
I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that a recent application from the person (details supplied) was considered and refused on operational grounds.
