Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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180. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on whether the ad hoc parole board ought to be placed on a legislative footing; her views on whether persons from a victim of crime should be represented on the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25155/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I understand the Deputy has asked this Question previously of my predecessor. The position remains unchanged. I will bring proposals forward to Government for a statutory Parole Board when I have considered the recommendations of the Group carrying out a strategic review of penal policy and in that context will bear in mind the Deputy's suggestion on victim representation. I expect the Group to report shortly.