Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2015
95. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of female prisoners jailed in the State for each year since 2010; the percentage of all prisoners this represents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6227/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of female committals for each year since 2010 is set out in the table below. Figures are taken from the Annual Reports of the Irish Prison Service. In the case of 2014, these figures are provisional pending the publication of the 2014 Annual Report.
|
Year |
Female Committals |
% of Total Committals |
|
2014 |
3,093 |
19% |
|
2013 |
2,727 |
17% |
|
2012 |
2,560 |
15% |
|
2011 |
2,238 |
13% |
|
2010 |
2,024 |
12% |
