Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 255: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a final reply will issue to this Deputy in response to correspondence regarding a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will favourably consider the appeal in question in view of the reasons outlined in previous correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7351/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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No petition or application to open a petition is currently on hand for consideration by me in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. I have arranged to forward to the Deputy the appropriate application form which should be completed and returned to my office by the person concerned. I should, however, bring to the Deputy's attention the fact that the 1995 High Court Judgement on petitions stated that the power of clemency which I may exercise must be used sparingly and only in special and exceptional circumstances.