Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2017
235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of males and females serving prison sentences; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33482/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware the Irish Prison Service collates and publishes the prisoner population breakdown, including those serving prison sentences, on a daily basis and this information is available on the Irish Prison Service website www.irishprisons.ie
The average number of prisoners in custody in Ireland has decreased in the last 5 years as outlined in the table:
|
Daily Average |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Year 2016 |
3,578 |
140 |
3,718 |
|
Year 2015 |
3,591 |
131 |
3,722 |
|
Year 2014 |
3,765 |
150 |
3,915 |
|
Year 2013 |
4,002 |
156 |
4,158 |
|
Year 2012 |
4,166 |
152 |
4,318 |
