Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12101/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Section 59 (2) of the Prison Rules, 2007 allows for the discretionary granting of additional remission, up to one third as opposed to the standard rate of one quarter, where a prisoner has shown further good conduct through his engagement in authorised structured activity and where, as a result, the prisoner is less likely to re-offend and will be better able to reintegrate into the community.

I can at the outset advise the Deputy that this additional concession will only be awarded in exceptional cases and where I am satisfied beyond any doubt that the prisoner concerned has demonstrated that she/he meets the requirements as set out in the Prison Rules.

I can further advise that no category of offender is excluded from consideration for this concession and furthermore, that prisoners who request reasons as to why they do not qualify will be advised accordingly.

The application for one third remission from the individual to whom the Deputy refers will continue to be kept under review.