Thursday, 26 Feb 2015

Written Answers Nos. 108 - 119

Parking Regulations

Ceisteanna (108)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

108. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will investigate a matter (details supplied) regarding parking tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8563/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the enforcement of road traffic legislation which is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána, nor do I have any responsibility for parking facilities at the location in question. I have, however, brought the Deputy's concern to the attention of the Garda authorities.

Prisoner Data

Ceisteanna (109, 110, 111, 112)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

109. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in prison, and the number in each institution; the number of prisoners not held in single cells, or rooms; and the number of these in each institution. [8590/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

110. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons aged from 18 to 20, inclusive, in prison, and the number in each institution; the number not held in single cells, or rooms; and the number of these in each institution. [8591/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

111. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons aged from 18 to 20, inclusive, in Wheatfield Place of Detention, being held under sentence, or remand, under the legislation; the number not held in single cells, or rooms; and the number of these in each institution. [8592/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

112. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons aged 21 to 24, inclusive, in prison, and the number in each institution; the number not held in single cells, or rooms, and the number of these in each institution. [8593/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 112, inclusive, together.

As the Deputy may be aware the Irish Prison Service collates and publishes statistical data on a monthly and a quarterly basis. This information is available on the Irish Prison Service website www.irishprisons.ie.

According to the snapshot of the prison population taken on 31 January, 2015 there were 3,706 prisoners in custody. Of this 201 were aged 18-20 and 533 were aged 21-24. A breakdown of their location is set out in table 1.

Information on the cell occupancy is included in the Irish Prison Service quarterly statistics report on the prison population. While a breakdown of cell occupancy in each prison is included in this report, the breakdown does not include an age profile therefore it is not possible to provide details of the number of 18 to 24 years old that are accommodated in single cells.

I can advise that on the 14th of January 2015 there were 3,661 prisoners in custody. Of this 2,109 or 58% were accommodated in single cells. A detailed breakdown of cell occupancy by institution is set out in table 2.

Table 1. Prisoner Aged 18-20 and 21-24 by Location

Prison	18-20	21-24	Total
Arbour Hill Prison	0	8	8
Castlerea Prison	26	52	78
Cloverhill Remand Prison	32	46	78
Cork Prison	20	38	58
Limerick Prison (Female)	2	3	5
Limerick Prison (Male)	6	51	57
Loughan House Place Of Detn.	1	21	22
Midlands Prison	34	88	122
Mountjoy Prison (Female)	3	8	11
Mountjoy Prison (Male)	9	101	110
Portlaoise Prison	3	33	36
Shelton Abbey Place Of Detn.	0	9	9
Training Unit Place Of Detn.	2	8	10
Wheatfield Place of Detention	63	67	130
Total	201	533	734

Table 2. Cell Occupancy by Location

Prison	Number in Custody 14 January 2015	No of prisoners in single cell	No of prisoners in double cell	No of prisoners in triple cell	No of prisoners in 4+ cells
Arbour Hill	138	94	38	6	0
Cloverhill	350	55	116	171	8
Cork	221	59	162	0	0
Castlerea	290	162	128	0	0
Limerick	237	107	130	0	0
Loughan	108	96	12	0	0
Midlands	786	381	388	9	8
Mountjoy (M)	531	531	0	0	0
Mountjoy (F)	103	79	24	0	0
Portlaoise	224	141	74	9	0
St Patrick's	5	5	0	0	0
Shelton Abbey	108	37	12	6	53
Training Unit	90	90	0	0	0
Wheatfield	470	272	198	0	0
Total	3,661	2,109	1,282	201	69

Prisoner Data

Ceisteanna (113, 114)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

113. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners aged 18 to 20, inclusive, in custody in each institution; the number required to slop out or use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; and the number who are occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal toilet facilities. [8594/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

114. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners aged 21 to 24, inclusive, in custody in each institution; the number required to slop out or use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; and the number who are sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal toilet facilities. [8595/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 114 together.

As the Deputy may be aware the Irish Prison Service collates and publishes statistical data on a monthly and a quarterly basis. This information is available on the Irish Prison Service website www.irishprisons.ie.

According to the snapshot of the prison population taken on 31 January, 2015 there were 3,706 prisoners in custody. Of this 201 were aged 18-20 and 533 were aged 21-24. A breakdown of their location is set out in table 1.

Information on in-cell sanitation is included in the Irish Prison Service quarterly statistics report on the prison population. While a breakdown of in-cell sanitation in each prison is included in this report, the breakdown does not include an age profile.

I can advise that on the 14th of January 2015 there were 3,661 prisoners in custody. Of this;

- 2,105 or 58% of prisoners were in a single cell with a flush toilet or had access to toilet facilities in private at all times.

- 1,252 or 34% of prisoners were required to use the toilet in the presence of another prisoner.

- 304 or 8% of prisoners were required to slop out.

An overview of in-cell sanitation by institution is set out in table 2.

Table 1. Prisoner Aged 18-20 and 21-24 by Institution

Prison	18-20	21-24	Total
Arbour Hill Prison	0	8	8
Castlerea Prison	26	52	78
Cloverhill Remand Prison	32	46	78
Cork Prison	20	38	58
Limerick Prison (Female)	2	3	5
Limerick Prison (Male)	6	51	57
Loughan House	1	21	22
Midlands Prison	34	88	122
Mountjoy Prison (Female)	3	8	11
Mountjoy Prison (Male)	9	101	110
Portlaoise Prison	3	33	36
Shelton Abbey	0	9	9
Training Unit	2	8	10
Wheatfield Place of Detention	63	67	130
Total	201	533	734

Table 2. In-cell sanitation by Institution

Prison	Number in Custody 14 Jan 2015	No in-cell sanitation	Toilet in other presence	24 hour access to toilet facilities in private
Arbour Hill Prison	138	0	44	94
Castlerea Prison	350	0	295	55
Cloverhill Remand Prison	221	214	0	7
Cork Prison	290	0	128	162
Limerick Prison (Female)	237	41	99	97
Limerick Prison (Male)	108	0	0	108
Loughan House	786	0	405	381
Midlands Prison	531	0	0	531
Mountjoy Prison (Female)	103	0	0	103
Mountjoy Prison (Male)	224	49	83	92
Portlaoise Prison	5	0	0	5
Shelton Abbey	108	0	0	108
Training Unit	90	0	0	90
Wheatfield Place of Detention	470	0	198	272
Total	3,661	304	1,252	2,105

Prisoner Data

Ceisteanna (115, 116, 117, 118, 119)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

115. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners aged 18 to 20, inclusive, in custody in each institution; and the number under protection. [8596/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

116. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners aged 21 to 24, inclusive, in custody in each institution; the number under protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8597/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

117. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total numbers of prisoners, in each institution, who are locked up in a normal day, for 23 hours or more; 22 to 23 hours; 20 to 22 hours; 18 to 20 hours; 16 to 18 hours; 14 to 16 hours; less than 14 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8598/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

118. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total numbers of prisoners, aged 18 to 20, inclusive, in each institution, who are locked up in a normal day, for 23 hours or more; 22 to 23 hours; 20 to 22 hours; 18 to 20 hours; 16 to 18 hours; 14 to 16 hours; less than 14 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8599/15]

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

119. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total numbers of prisoners, aged 21 to 24, inclusive, in each institution, who are locked up in a normal day, for 23 hours or more; 22 to 23 hours; 20 to 22 hours; 18 to 20 hours; 16 to 18 hours; 14 to 16 hours; for less than 14 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 to 119, inclusive, together.

As the Deputy may be aware the Irish Prison Service collates and publishes statistical data on a monthly and quarterly basis. This information is available on the Irish Prison Service website www.irishprisons.ie.

According to the snapshot of the prison population taken on 31 January, 2015 there were 3,706 prisoners in custody. Of this 201 were aged 18-20 and 533 were aged 21-24. A breakdown of their location is set out in table 1.

Information on prisoners on restricted regimes is included in the Irish Prison Service quarterly statistics report on the prison population. Restricted regime is define by the Irish Prison Service as those prisoners whose daily out of cell time is restricted to less than 5 hours i.e. they are locked up for more than 19 hours per day.

I can advise that on the 14th of January 2015 there were 3,661 prisoners in custody. Of this there were 300 prisoners had there regime/out of cell time restricted. A detailed breakdown by institution and restriction is set out in Table 2.

I can advise the Deputy that of the 300 on restricted regime 23 were aged 18- 20 and 64 were aged 21-24. A breakdown of these groups are set out in Table 3 and Table 4.

The restriction of a prisoner's regime can occur due to a number of factors including, the protection of vulnerable prisoners. This is provided for under Rule 63 of the Prison Rules 2007. A prisoner may, either at his/her own request or when the Governor considers it necessary, in so far as is practicable and subject to the maintenance and good order and safe and secure custody, be kept separate from other prisoners who are reasonably likely to cause significant harm to him/her.

In July 2013, the Director General of the Irish Prison Service established a high level group to look at measures which can be introduced to reduce the number of prisoners currently held on restricted regimes with a view to ensuring that all receive, as a minimum standard, out of cell time of 3 hours per day, to engage in exercise or activity.

Table 1. Prisoner Aged 18-20 and 21-24 by Location

Prison	18-20	21-24	Total
Arbour Hill Prison	0	8	8
Castlerea Prison	26	52	78
Cloverhill Remand Prison	32	46	78
Cork Prison	20	38	58
Limerick Prison (Female)	2	3	5
Limerick Prison (Male)	6	51	57
Loughan House Place Of Detn.	1	21	22
Midlands Prison	34	88	122
Mountjoy Prison (Female)	3	8	11
Mountjoy Prison (Male)	9	101	110
Portlaoise Prison	3	33	36
Shelton Abbey Place Of Detn.	0	9	9
Training Unit Place Of Detn.	2	8	10
Wheatfield Place of Detention	63	67	130
Total	201	533	734

Table 2. Prisoners on Restricted Regime

Prison	Total	No. On 23Hr	No. On 22hr	No. On 21hr	No. On 20hr	No. On 19hr
Arbour Hill	0	0	0	0	0	0
Castlerea	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cloverhill	11	11	0	0	0	0
Cork	21	1	7	0	0	13
Dochas	0	0	0	0	0	0
Limerick	61	0	0	61	0	0
Loughan House	0	0	0	0	0	0
Midlands	29	0	28	0	1	0
Mountjoy (M)	91	3	0	5	0	83
Portlaoise	22	0	0	5	0	17
Shelton Abbey	0	0	0	0	0	0
St Pats	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training Unit	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wheatfield	65	7	0	54	0	4
Totals	300	22	35	125	1	117

Table 3. Restricted Regime 18-20 Year Old Cohort

Prison	No. on 19 hrs	No. on 21 hrs	No. on 22 hrs	No. on 23 hrs	Total
Cloverhill	0	0	0	1	1
Limerick	0	2	0	0	2
Midlands	0	0	3	0	3
Mountjoy	0	1	0	0	1
Portlaoise	1	0	0	0	1
Wheatfield	0	14	0	1	15
Total	1	17	3	2	23

Table 4. Restricted Regime 21-24 Year Old Cohort

Prison	No. on 19 hrs	No. on 21 hrs	No. on 22 hrs	No. on 23 hrs	Total
Cloverhill	0	0	0	4	4
Cork	5	0	0	1	6
Limerick	0	13	0	0	13
Midlands	0	0	2	0	2
Mountjoy	22	2	0	0	24
Portlaoise	4	1	0	0	5
Wheatfield	0	8	0	2	10
Total	31	24	2	7	64