Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 October 2003

Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Second Stage.

 

I would go even further in regard to some of these conditions and propose that not only humanitarian efforts should be taken into account, but some important days such as first holy communions, confirmations and other such occasions. They do not come under the heading of humanitarian – they are social occasions – but they are very important for a child who may not have said to schoolmates why his or her father or mother is not around. Such children will be asked why did their fathers or mothers not turn up for that special day. Therefore, temporary release for such occasions is extremely important.

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