Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Judge Reilly indicated that as part of the disciplinary processes, young people aged 17 were being denied family visits. A stop was put to that practice on 1 May last, as soon as we learned that was a difficulty. No matter what disciplinary issues are evident, when children are in prison, it is important - no matter the background - that some contact is maintained with family members. That practice is no longer a part of the disciplinary process.

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