John Browne
Ceist:119 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners currently on temporary release from Irish prisons; and the number of temporary releases in respect of each prison. [18403/96]
Written Answers. - Prisoner Statistics.
On Thursday, 10 October 1996, 462 persons were on varying periods of temporary release. A breakdown of this figure by institution is set out below:
|
Institution |
Number of persons on temporary release |
|
Mountjoy |
173 |
|
Limerick |
38 |
|
Cork |
67 |
|
Arbour Hill |
4 |
|
Portlaoise |
4 |
|
Shelton Abbey |
16 |
|
Training Unit |
35 |
|
Loughan House |
7 |
|
Fort Mitchel |
22 |
|
St. Patrick's Institution |
46 |
|
Shanganagh Castle |
19 |
|
Wheatfield |
31 |
|
Total |
462 |
The reasons for temporary release in these cases include a few hours to attend a funeral, doctor, etc., and day releases to attend educational facilities.
Eoin Ryan
Ceist:120 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice the age profile of prisoners in custody in Irish prisons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18417/96]
On 15 July 1996, the latest date for which accurate figures are available, the following was the breakdown of the age of offenders in custody:
|
15 to 16 years |
Nil |
|
16 to 17 years |
57 |
|
17 to 21 years |
649 |
|
22 to 30 years |
892 |
|
30 to 40 years |
399 |
|
40 to 50 years |
170 |
|
Over 50 years |
56 |
The average age of persons in custody is approximately 28 years.