Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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192. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a review will be completed on the temporary release of certain offences, as required by section 29 of the Judicial Council Act 2019. [11873/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I can clarify for the Deputy that the review under Section 29 of the Judicial Council Act 2019 relates to minimum sentences for offences.

As the Deputy will be aware, enactments relating to minimum sentences do have an impact on the eligibility for temporary release and this matter will be considered accordingly. In December 2021, my Department commenced this review and I hope to be in a position to provide it to the Oireachtas shortly.