Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2019
214. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the future of Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin 7 and the possible rehousing of long-stay prisoners; and the details of the prison population by years served in Arbour Hill. [53713/19]
View answerI am informed by the Irish Prison Service that under the Irish Prison Service National Flow Plan, Arbour Hill is designated for use as a prison for sex offenders. The Prison Estate operates in a dynamic operational environment and I understand that the National Flow Plan is subject to ongoing review and amendment, in line with operational needs.
However, I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that there are currently no plans to alter the current use of the prison.
The following table, as conveyed to me by the Irish Prison Service, is a breakdown of the prison population in Arbour Hill by years served, correct as at 16/12/19:
|
Years Served to Date |
Total |
|
< 1 Yr |
5 |
|
1 to < 2 Yrs |
13 |
|
2 to < 3 Yrs |
23 |
|
3 to < 4 Yrs |
24 |
|
4 to < 5 Yrs |
14 |
|
5 to < 6 Yrs |
11 |
|
6 to < 7 Yrs |
5 |
|
7 to < 8 Yrs |
1 |
|
8 to < 9 Yrs |
3 |
|
9 to < 10 Yrs |
4 |
|
10 to < 15 Yrs |
10 |
|
15 + Yrs |
20 |
|
TOTAL |
133 |
