Prison Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Questions (539)

Brian Stanley

Question:

539. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice if there are any files being withheld for national security reasons that relate to the attempted escape of a prisoner on 18 May 1988 at Portlaoise prison. [36042/22]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I am advised that the record in question was previously considered as not suitable for release by the Irish Prison Service.