Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 498: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate the transfer of a person (details supplied) from Wheatfield prison to Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, to facilitate family visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9033/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the director general of the Irish Prison Service that the person referred to has applied for a move from Wheatfield Prison and that, on 9 March 2005, he was approved for a transfer on a swap basis to the Midlands Prison. However, it is important to note that, for operational reasons, it may be some time before this transfer takes place.