Written answers

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Parole Board

10:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 1029: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the organisational and legal progress that has been made to give effect to his decision to establish a statutory Parole Board; when he expects the new body to operate; the relationship he expects this new body to have with the existing Interim Parole Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19157/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I announced my intention last year to enact legislation to place the interim Parole Board on a statutory footing which I believe will help to strengthen the Board and improve its functions. My Department is currently considering exactly what role a statutory Parole Board should play, what powers it should have, and the implications of same with a view to preparing the Heads of a Bill. I will make a further announcement in due course.

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 1030: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies that will arise on the Interim Parole Board this year; if he is favourably disposed to filling at least one of the arising vacancies by appointing one or more persons that are from a victims of crime organisation background; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19158/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I can advise the Deputy that four vacancies will arise from 1st July. I am presently considering the making of appointments and will continue to bear the Deputy's suggestion of victim representation in mind.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.