asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any studies have been made to determine the number of prisoners who would avail of a transfer from British mainland jails to Ireland in the event of Ireland ratifying and bringing into effect The Convention for the Transfer of Sentenced Prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Transfer of Prisoners.
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As the Deputy will know from my reply to him on 4 November 1987, the Government are aware of the study on this matter undertaken by the Irish in Britain Representation Group (IBRG).
I am not aware of any official survey of Irish prisoners in Britain on this issue.