Ruth Coppinger
Ceist:543. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of requests from prisoners abroad to repatriate. [36015/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 26 July 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that there are currently 33 applications from prisoners in other jurisdictions who wish to transfer to this country to serve the remainder of their sentence, under the provisions of the Transfer of Sentenced Prisoners Acts, 1995 -1997.
The practical effect and implications of the Supreme Court judgement on 12 July, 2016 in the case known as 'O'Farrell, McDonald, Rafferty v The Governor of Portlaoise Prison judgement, are being examined by officials of the Irish Prison Service and my Department in consultation with Attorney General. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that all applicants and officials in the appropriate sentencing states are being informed of this position.