Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider transfer of a person (details supplied) to Shelton Abbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/04]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person referred to by the Deputy is serving a 12 month prison sentence for unauthorised interference with an MPV and lesser concurrent sentences for no insurance, assault causing harm and larceny. He is due for release in November 2004. I am of the view that it would be inappropriate to approve a move to an open centre at this early stage of his sentence. However, I have recently authorised a transfer for him to the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise and it is expected that this transfer will take place whenever a suitable vacancy arises.