asked the Minister for Justice the number of juveniles at present held in St. Patrick's Institution, North Circular Road, Dublin, the various crimes for which they were committed and the length of time for which they were committed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Detention of Juveniles.
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The total number of young persons in custody in St. Patrick's Institution on 3rd April, 1962 was 142. Of this number, 129 were in custody under sentence, 6 were committed in custody for trial and 7 were in custody on remand.
Particulars in relation to the offences and length of sentences are contained in a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Particulars of Offences |
Number of young persons to whom the offences relate |
||
|
Under sentence |
For trial |
On remand |
|
|
Absconding from Reformatory |
16 |
— |
— |
|
Breaking and entering |
44 |
6 |
1 |
|
Carnal knowledge |
1 |
— |
— |
|
Common assault |
7 |
— |
2 |
|
Indecent assault |
4 |
— |
— |
|
Housebreaking and larceny |
16 |
— |
— |
|
Larceny |
26 |
— |
1 |
|
Malicious damage |
4 |
— |
2 |
|
Murder |
1 |
— |
— |
|
Receiving |
1 |
— |
— |
|
Robbery with violence |
4 |
— |
— |
|
Unlawful possession |
5 |
— |
1 |
|
129 |
6 |
7 |
|
Sentences |
Number of young persons sentenced |
|
Detained during will and pleasure of Government |
1 |
|
4 years |
1 |
|
3 ,, |
5 |
|
2 ,, |
26 |
|
15 months |
1 |
|
12 ,, |
31 |
|
9 ,, |
14 |
|
6 ,, |
27 |
|
4 ,, |
1 |
|
3 ,, |
12 |
|
2 ,, |
9 |
|
1 month |
1 |
|
129 |