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Prisoner Privacy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Ceisteanna (302)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

302. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been prosecutions of prison staff since 2012 for breaching the privacy of prisoners. [32289/17]

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Freagraí scríofa

I am not aware of any criminal prosecutions of the type referred to by the Deputy. It should also be noted that prosecutions are a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is independent in the performance of her functions.

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