John Deasy
Ceist:45 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans there are to provide extra resources for the rehabilitation of prisoners with learning disabilities. [2989/03]
Vol. 560 No. 5
45 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans there are to provide extra resources for the rehabilitation of prisoners with learning disabilities. [2989/03]
I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that routine medical, probation and education assessments at committal result in prisoners with learning disability coming to notice early in their time in custody. Such prisoners are provided with a range of supports appropriate to their circumstances – including referral for psychological assessment as required and special arrangements within education units and workshops.