Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Graham. I will come back to him in a few minutes. My next question is for Mr. Mullins. The governor mentioned the community a lot. I have heard him speak about recidivism in the community. We are looking at what investment is made in individuals within the prison system. Will he elaborate a little on how the prison system is only one part of that? Obviously, there is the sentencing piece. The IPRT has spoken about not using short sentences because people serving short sentences cannot get intervention and we should be working with people in the community. Will Mr. Mullins talk a little more on the impact this has on recidivism rates and integration into the community among those leaving the prison system?