5th February 2002
309. Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of funding under the national development plan allocated to the probation and welfare service in 2001; the purposes for which it was allocated; the amount left unspent and returned to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3174/02]
30th January 2002
936. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which young offenders are treated here; the extent of the problem in terms of numbers and rates of recidivism; the extent of the resources employed; and the further measures, treatments and resources which are proposed or are needed to ensure the effective rehabilitation and welfare of young offenders. [1454/02]
30th January 2002
1000. Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the resources available from psychologists and psychiatrists to prisons in the Dublin area; if the resources have been reduced recently; if so, the reasons for same; if services of lay chaplains are intended to complement or assist professional services; the timetable for the introduction and extension of chaplains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2301/02]
30th January 2002
922. Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement regarding the level of funding provided by his Department for various programmes organised by NGOs in Portlaoise, Clover Hill remand and Mountjoy prisons in respect of providing help and support for the families of prisoners; if such programmes have been jeopardised as a result of lack of funding from his Department; if he has satisfied himself that the NGOs in question have managed the funding to date in an accountable way; and his plans to increase such programmes in the mentioned prisons. [1270/02]\ 939. Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if adequate funding will be provided for the Mountjoy visitors centre, Dublin; his views on whether this is an important service for prisoners and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1491/02] \ 1021. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reasons funding has not been made available to St. Vincent de Paul for the running of child care services in the visitors centre in Mountjoy Prison; if he will make the necessary funding available immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2624/02]
30th January 2002
1016. Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for Shanganagh Castle Detention Centre; the open centre which will be available for juvenile offenders if Shanganagh is closed; the plans regarding the staff if the centre is closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2618/02]
13th December 2001
17. Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount paid in overtime payments to staff of the Prison Service during 2000; the greatest amount paid to any one individual; the average payment made to staff; the steps being taken to control overtime costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/01]
13th December 2001
13. Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons in prison at the latest date for which figures are available; the number who are on training or education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31746/01]
12th December 2001
129. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the number of prisoners in all prisons at end of October 2001; the number of prison officers on the same date; the average prisoner to prison officer ratio throughout the European Union; and his views on the Irish ratio in comparison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32061/01]
5th December 2001
173. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which his Department has liaised with other Departments with a view to the provision of detention facilities for juveniles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31159/01]
29th November 2001
156. Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of cases with his Department where allegations of physical and sexual abuse are under investigation in relation to juvenile detention centres; and if the victims are entitled to compensation under the Residential Institutions Redress Bill, 2001. [30234/01]
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.