Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Carroll for coming here. I commend the Jesuit community on the work it does in the area of justice and equality. Whether in respect of Travellers, the homeless or prisoners, the Jesuit community is at the forefront in trying to challenge stereotypes and provide alternative thinking about these vulnerable groups.

Mr. Carroll began by saying sometimes we produce too many reports, which is a legitimate criticism of politicians. This committee, however, does not have much power and all it can do is produce a report and hope somebody will adopt our report.

Why does Mr. Carroll believe the number of women going to prison is increasing?