Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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347. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners on educational or rehabilitative courses while in prison; the extent to which the number has remained consistent over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7950/23]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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348. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which rehabilitation and education continues to be offered to first-time offenders in prison; the number of such persons accessing such courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/23]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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352. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which educational and rehabilitation facilities remain available in all the prisons throughout the country; the extent to which first time offenders have access to such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7957/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 347, 348 and 352 together.

I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Irish Prison Service. However, the information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.