Clare Daly
Ceist:510. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of the independent living programme, announced by the Director General of the Prison Service in February 2015. [20458/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
510. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of the independent living programme, announced by the Director General of the Prison Service in February 2015. [20458/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that it is continuing to progress the development of a Therapeutic Community within the prison estate which, when complete, will compliment and integrate with the existing addiction support services.
The development of a prison based Therapeutic Community will enhance the treatment options available to prisoners addressing substance misuse while in custody. It will also facilitate a more streamlined through care for prisoners, from a prison based Therapeutic Community to a community based service, which should result in a higher level of retention, and ultimate completion by participants of the Therapeutic Community services.