Prison Committals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2006

Tuesday, 3 October 2006

Ceisteanna (119)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

221 Ms Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners held by the Prison Service as of 1 September 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30526/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that there were 3,080 prisoners in custody on 1 September, 2006 which equates to approximately 91% of the total bed capacity.