Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 October 2003

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

 

As regards the views of the victim, paragraph (h) refers to any report of, or recommendation made by a number of bodies, including the governor, the Garda etc. I would like to think that if a prisoner is released early back into the community of which I am a member, the local gardaí would have an input by way of a report. I am not saying the Garda Síochána should be the deciding body, although it would probably have the best information about the person behind bars and it would probably be more knowledgeable than the governor or prison officers about the offence committed. Paragraph (h) refers to any report of – there may not be a report – or recommendation made by the governor, the Garda Síochána etc. However, there should be some line of communication with the local gardaí so their views are available to the Minister to assist him in making the correct decision about an early release.

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