Prison Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Questions (1146)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

1146. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 215 and 224 of 26 May 2021, if she will request the Irish Prison Authority to refer a person (details supplied) to the chief medical officer in order to progress their request to be reassigned to non-prisoner facing work duties in view of the fact that the person has engaged extensively and cooperated with the Irish Prison Service. [31425/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice

I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that a referral has been made to the Office of the Civil Service Chief Medical Officer for the person referred to by the Deputy and an appointment date is awaited.