Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of prisoners that are offered temporary release; comparative figures for the period 1994 to 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13292/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The number of persons on temporary release on 30 March, 2007 was 165 persons. This equates to 4.7% of the total prisoner population, and stands in stark contrast to the position which obtained under the Rainbow Government when the numbers on temporary release stood at around 20% of the prison population. Comparative figures for the dates requested are set out in the following table.