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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Prison Committals.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons serving sentences for murder; the number of persons in respect of whom murder charges are pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15493/99]

There are 108 persons serving sentences for murder in Irish prisons at present. There are 17 persons in prison custody awaiting trial for murder at present. As the Deputy is aware, I have no role in the prosecution of cases, neither can I comment on cases which may be currently before the court. However, the Deputy may also wish to refer to my answer to his other Question, No. 368, today for further information.

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