Prison Visiting Committees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Questions (299)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

299. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the 2018 Visiting Committee reports for Limerick prison and a centre (details supplied) are available to the public; and if not, when the publication will take place. [42339/19]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy will appreciate, a Visiting Committee is appointed to each prison under the Prisons (Visiting Committees) Act, 1925 and Prisons (Visiting Committees) Order, 1925. Members of the 14 Visiting Committees are appointed by the Minister for a term not exceeding three years.

I can confirm that reports for 2018 have been received by my Department from all Prison Visiting Committees, including those for Limerick Prison and the Dóchas Centre.

These reports are currently being prepared for publication in the coming period by my Department.