Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are 29 applications on hold from applicants wishing to transfer to Ireland to serve the remainder of their sentences within this jurisdiction. These applications include 17 from the UK, four from Northern Ireland, two from Australia, which I think is one of the two of interest to the Deputy, one from France, two from Scotland and three from Spain. On the basis of legal advice received, let me assure the Deputy that we are examining those applications made by prisoners in countries other than the United Kingdom. Sentences imposed there may not require adaption. This examination is ongoing. I understand it includes the specific case referred to by Deputy Wallace. The examination will be completed as soon as possible and I would be happy to engage bilaterally with the Deputy on the case he referred to.

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