Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
302 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of children incarcerated in State institutions due to the fact that no alternative accommodation exists; if Garda cells are also being used on a temporary basis to accommodate youths; and the figures relating to this practice. [26546/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe only children who have ended up in prison custody for the reason set out by the Deputy have been those committed on foot of a High Court order. There are no such persons in custody at this time.
As regards the question about youths being accommodated in Garda station cells, I have provided appropriate information in response to a separate, similar question, Question No. 314, that he has also tabled in the matter for answer today.
