Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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173. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider releasing a person (details supplied) from Limerick prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3222/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that I spoke on this issue, as a Topical Issue, on Tuesday of this week and outlined the background to the detention of the individual concerned.

The Deputy will be further aware that it is open to prisoners to apply for Temporary Release.

I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service, that on committal, the prisoner was advised of the existence of Temporary Release and the procedure involved in applying for same. I am further advised by my officials that to date no such application has been made.

The Deputy will appreciate that in circumstances where an application has not yet been made, it would be inappropriate for me to pre-judge such an application by commenting in advance.