Joe Costello
Ceist:391 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he proposes to publish the most recent report of the Inspector of Prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 November 2004
Ceisteanna (351)
Freagraí scríofa
Under his terms of reference, the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention is required to submit a written report each year to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on his activities. The first annual report of the inspector was provided in 2003 and I arranged for the publication of same. The inspector submitted his second annual report to my office in May 2004. However, the second report raises certain legal issues that need to be addressed. I am in correspondence with the inspector to ascertain if these issues can be resolved so that we may proceed to the publication phase as soon as possible.