Ms Caron McCaffrey:

I mentioned the partnership between Maynooth University and Mountjoy Prison. We have had prisoners leaving the progression unit on temporary release on a daily basis and attending university in Maynooth as part of the general student body. Covid hit us but it is certainly something that has great potential and benefit. People may do one year of a three-year course from prison. When they are released, they can continue with that education. The access office in Maynooth University and Dr. Seamus Taylor are hugely supportive in allowing people in custody see they have a route and access to third level education.