Inspector of Prisons Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Questions (234)

Clare Daly

Question:

234. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to publish the report by the Inspector of Prisons into alleged unauthorised surveillance at Portlaoise Prison. [17576/19]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy is aware,  the Inspector of Prisons has furnished me with a copy of the report of her investigation, carried out under section 31 of the Prisons Act 2007, into allegations of improper surveillance and other wrongdoing in prisons.  

In line with standard practice, I am considering the report in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to publishing it in accordance with section 31 of the Prisons Act 2007.