Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the term of office of the Inspector of Prisons expires; if it is intended to reappoint the person; if he has plans to abolish the post of Inspector of Prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22128/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The current Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention, Mr. Justice Dermot Kinlen, was appointed to the post on a non-statutory basis with effect from 24 April, 2002. His appointment was for a period of five years and, as such, is due to expire on 23 April, 2007. In regard to my future plans for the post itself, I wish to advise the Deputy that I intend to establish the Office of the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention on a statutory footing.