asked the Minister for Justice whether any scientific research has been conducted into suicide rates in our prisons; and, if so, if he will give details thereof.
Written Answers. - Prison Suicide Rates.
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A research psychologist attached to my Department in recent months has been giving priority to research into suicides in our prisons. The areas being covered by the research include the rates of suicides in prison, a pattern analysis of the suicides which have taken place and the findings of studies on the problem of prison suicides in other jurisdictions.