Parliamentary Questions
Here we have compiled a list of links to relevant Parliamentary Questions and Dáil debates recorded on the online resource www.kildarestreet.com
Although the service is now discontinued, the 'Oireachtas Watch' on the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice website offers an archive of written answers to PQ's from September 2007 to July 2009. See: www.jcfj.ie/pqs
A complete record of Parliamentary Questions and replies is included in the Official Record of the Dáil which can be accessed on the Oireachtas website at: www.oireachtas.ie/parliament
Prison Building
Issues surrounding prison building, the creation of more prison spaces and the progress of Thornton Hall. Read more
Prison Numbers and Conditions
Latest prisoner population and issues around prison conditions. Read more
Youth Justice
Issues surrounding youth justice, including Children Detention Centres and how young people are dealt with in the criminal justice system. Read more
General Issues
Miscellaneous pieces of interest covering such issues as education, rehabilitation, immigration detention, temporary release and spent convictions. Read more
Health Issues
Topics ranging from mental health issues to the availability of drug treatment programmes. Read more
Sentencing
Debates and questions relating to issues such as mandatory sentencing and sentencing guidelines, and updates on the Fines Act 2010 and Community Services Order Act 2011. Read more