Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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317. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in jail continuously for a period of more than 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37661/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that there are 24 prisoners who are currently in custody who sentence start date was more than 25 years ago. Of these individuals 3 prisoners have been continuously in custody over the 25 years, with the exception of hospital/court visits. The remaining 21 prisoners who are currently in custody, have benefitted from various periods of temporary release at different stages of their respective sentences.