Prison Committals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Ceisteanna (505)

Joe McHugh

Ceist:

505. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will declare the percentage of female prisoners in prisons here who are serving time for the non-payment of fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6904/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I can advise the Deputy that the number of such persons held in custody at any one time is a tiny fraction of the overall prisoner population. On 11 February, 2013, there were no female prisoners in custody which fell into this category.