Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2019
143. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the basis upon which a person (details supplied) was granted temporary release from prison in circumstances in which the person had only served six years of a life sentence for murder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40647/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can assure the Deputy that I had regard to the expert advice of the Parole Board, the Irish Prison Service and my own officials in making a decision in this very sensitive and difficult case - as I do in all such cases.
Reducing the risk that offending behaviour will recur is the key priority and the approaches taken in this jurisdiction are evidence-based and represent best international practice.
I will write to the Deputy directly with further information on this matter.
