Question
90. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners who were granted temporary release or community return in the first six weeks of their serving their sentence in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10660/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the statistics being sought are not readily available. The information is currently being collated and I will respond to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.