Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be considered for a transfer to Shelton Abbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12341/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The prisoner's request for a transfer to Shelton Abbey was discussed recently at a local review meeting in Wheatfield Prison and a transfer to an open centre was not recommended at this stage of his sentence. From my response to Question No. 498 of 22 March 2005, the person to whom the Deputy referred was approved a transfer, on a swap basis, to the Midlands Prison in early March 2005. The purpose of this transfer is to facilitate family visits. I understand from the Irish Prison Service that he will be transferred when the next opportunity arises to swap prisoners between both institutions.