Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-Irish national prisoners released here for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. [17651/06]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-Irish national prisoners released here for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 who were considered for deportation under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. [17652/06]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-Irish national prisoners released here for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 who were deported under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. [17653/06]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-Irish, non-British European Union nationals in prison here for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of such prisoners released in each of those years; the number of such prisoners released who were considered for deportation under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999; and the number deported under that section. [17655/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 to 86, inclusive, and 88 together.

The information sought by the Deputy covers a number of different years and more than one source. This work cannot be completed in the time available. However my Department will undertake the necessary analysis and will furnish as much information as is available to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date on which the systematic approach referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 4 May 2006 was introduced by him. [17654/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The systematic approach referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 4 May 2006 has been in place since May 2005. However, prior to this more formal arrangement, the Irish Prison Service has, over the past few years, had an ongoing liaison with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and provided reports of non-EU national prisoners in custody. These reports varied from lists of non-EU nationals serving sentences to targeted reporting of specific nationalities in custody in conjunction with planned deportation operations to the country in question. In March 2006, an internal review of the arrangements was carried out, resulting in improved systems of liaison between the various organisations involved in this process.