Éamon Ó Cuív
Ceist:1070. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice when the prison chaplain reports for 2021 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13016/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 March 2023
Ceisteanna (1070)
Freagraí scríofa
The Irish Prison Service Chaplaincy Service has a significant contribution to make as part of the multi-disciplinary team in a prison, addressing the physical, social and spiritual needs of prisoners in a holistic way. Each Chaplain is required under Rule 119(1) of the Prison Rules to submit a report to the Director General and to the Governor on matters relating to the provision of chaplaincy services in the preceding year.
Separately, the Deputy may wish to be aware that the suite of 2021 Chaplains reports, including the one from the Dóchas Centre, have now been finalised and submitted to my Department for information. I understand that the Irish Prison Service expects to publish them as a group to the Irish Prison Service website shortly.