Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:77 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the guidelines which are followed in relation to temporary release from prison for bereavements, family occasions, Christmas or other special times of the year; and his views on whether these guidelines are too restrictive or otherwise in view of the record of those who return voluntarily or abscond. [2621/00]