Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the request of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be considered in relation to the educational needs of their son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19034/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the person referred to by the Deputy is serving a two and a half year sentence in the Midlands Prison for burglary.

While it is not my intention to authorise a transfer to an open centre for the prisoner at this time, the Midlands Prison has an extensive modern educational facility which is open to all prisoners. Any prisoner interested in exploring the various options available should make their interest known to a member of staff. Shelton Abbey has a far smaller education facility, albeit with an excellent teaching staff.