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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cells in each institution here; the number that accommodate two, three, four or more prisoners; the current levels of overcrowding within each prison with reference to the safe levels of custody on each prison as identified by the Inspector of Prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in total and in each institution that are at present in custody; the number required to slop out; the number required to use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; the number that are sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal private toilet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners, in total and in each institution, that are locked up for 23 hours or more in a normal day; for 22 to 23 hours in a normal day; for 20 to 22 hours in a normal day and for 18 to 20 hours in a normal day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14612/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 17 year olds on protection in St Patrick's Institution, Dublin, that are locked up for 23 hours or more in a normal day; for 22 to 23 hours in a normal day; for 20 to 22 hours in a normal day; for 18 to 20 hours in a normal day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14613/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners, in total and in each institution in each prison who have been on protection for extended periods of time, that is, longer than one month, three months, six months and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Numbers (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of prisoners on remand in each prison; particularly the numbers of women prisoners and 17 year olds at St Patrick's Institution Dublin; the breakdown of offences with which they are charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Numbers (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of the regime, that is, educational, psychological and other supports, to which the remand prisoners have access; the details of the gratuity to which remand prisoners are entitled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the reform of the bail laws; if he will clarify his previous statements that he plans to restructure the law in order that it has a focus on the protection of the individual and of the public; his views that too many persons are remanded in custody for minor offences in contravention of the Bail Act 1997; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he plans to develop bail supports and services in the community as part of his bail reform proposals to improve compliance with bail conditions and thereby reduce the need for remanding people, especially vulnerable women and children in custody for low level offences, where they pose little risk to the community; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish legislation to consolidate and update the law on bail; the date on which he will provide guidance to the courts on bail in order to reduce the numbers of remand committals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14619/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans he has to develop non-custodial, holistic centres for women offenders in the community, which address their needs, vulnerabilities and offending behaviour in a safe, secure, woman only environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14620/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, as part of his commitment to imprisonment as a last resort, he intends to bring forward legislation to address sentencing issues with particular regard to imprisonment not being generally used for non-violent female offenders, especially when they are the primary care-givers of young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he remains committed to introducing primary legislation for the purpose of closing St. Patrick’s Institution, Dublin, as a detention centre for offenders aged 21 and under in view of the Inspector’s shocking report on the prison and if so what he plans to do with this group of prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Detention Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering using St Patrick’s Institution, Dublin, to house sex offenders or protection prisoners, as per page 18 of the Labour Relations Commission proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Irish Prison Service has plans to devise specific strategies or policies for groups of vulnerable prisoners including disabled prisoners, elderly prisoners and Traveller prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14624/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoners' Dependants (21 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that have been taken to implement the recommendations contained in IPRT’s Report entitled Picking up the Pieces: The Rights and Needs of Children and Families Affected by Imprisonment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14625/13]

Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Does that answer apply to both parts of the question?

Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I cannot believe the Deputy is referring to the public interest directors. That has nothing to do with this. That is a separate issue but a nice try.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I will withdraw it.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 15: In page 16, line 16, column 3, to delete “2 years” and substitute “1 year”.This relates to the matrix of columns at the back that are provided to outline periods of rehabilitation. What the amendments are trying to achieve is self-evident. We believe the periods of rehabilitation for more minor offences should be reduced, as set down in...