asked the Minister for Justice if he will make a statement on his decision to release a prisoner (name supplied) who was sentenced to two years imprisonment for possession of firearms, and who had previous convictions in Ireland and Britain on six different occasions for larceny (four convictions), malicious damage (two occasions), housebreaking, using an uninsured car, assault and obtaining money by means of a forged instrument.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Release of Prisoner.
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My decision to release the prisoner in question was taken after consultation with the Garda authorities and the trial judge and in accordance with their recommendations.