Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
915. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of committals to challenging behaviour units in prisons in 2023; the number of these that represented repeat committals, by prison, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14969/24]
View answer916. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the maximum number of times any person was committed to a challenging behaviour unit (CBU) in 2023; the maximum amount of time that any prisoner spent in a CBU in 2023 in any one admission; the maximum amount of time that any prisoner spent in a CBU in 2023 across multiple admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14970/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 915 and 916 together.
The information sought by the Deputy is detailed and I regret that it has not been possible for the Irish Prison Service to collate the information requested in the time frame available. I have requested the Irish Prison Service continue working to collate this information and I will write directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
