Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 462: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 served their full sentence for aggravated rape; if the Garda Síochána in this person's home district was informed of their impending release; if, while in prison, they completed any treatment programme for sex offenders; if prior to release, they were assessed as being psychiatrically fit for release back into the community; if not, the reason they were not assessed; if they have since been charged with a further serious offence since their release; and if they remain in custody. [4298/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As with all offenders on determinate sentences, the individual concerned was, in accordance with statutory requirements, released from Arbour Hill Prison on completion of his sentence on 14 December 2005. In accordance with the provisions of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, members of the Garda Síochána, including the local superintendent were advised of the impending release. I am advised that notifications to this effect issued from Arbour Hill Prison on 2 November 2005.

It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the confidential therapeutic processes undertaken by any individual prisoner and, particularly in the case of psychiatric interventions, to do so would involve a clear breach of medical confidentiality. I understand that this person is currently detained in Wheatfield Prison where he is on remand facing charges of assault causing harm and attempted robbery.