Justice | Rehabilitation and education for first time offenders in prison

To ask the Minister for Justice the extent to which rehabilitation and education continues to be offered to first time offenders in prison; the number of such persons currently accessing such courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Bernard J. Durkan T.D.

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 16 February, 2023.

To ask the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners currently 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.

– Bernard J. Durkan T.D.

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 16 February, 2023.

To ask the Minister for Justice 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.

– Bernard J. Durkan T.D.

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 16 February, 2023.

REPLY

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