14th February 2001
161. Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the rehabilitative programmes available for prisoners, specifically in regard to psychology services; the prisons which have such services available; and if there are any existing recommendations regarding the ratio of prisoners to psychiatrists, psychologists or social workers. [4138/01]
14th February 2001
160. Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of women within the prison system at present; the way in which that number compares to numbers in each of the past five years; the number of spaces available for women; the institutions in which women are housed; the average length of time that women serve in prison; and if he has satisfied himself that sufficient prison spaces are available for women. [4137/01]
13th February 2001
245. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of convicted sex offenders being housed in prisons here; and the number on remand or going through the courts. [3731/01]
13th February 2001
233. Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 376 of 21 November 2000, the report referred to has now been considered; and his response to its findings. [3529/01]
13th February 2001
252. Mr. O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the particular negotiations his Department has entered into for the provision of psychiatric services in the future in Cork Prison. [3917/01]
13th February 2001
242. Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 6 February 2001, he will outline the various projects which the Government has approved; the nature of the projects; the expected completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3650/01]
13th February 2001
243. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of sex offenders released on completion of their sentences in 1999 and 2000; and the number of these who completed specialised rehabilitation programmes. [3729/01]
13th February 2001
244. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners admitted to the rehabilitation programmes in each of the years 1999 and 2000. [3730/01]
7th February 2001
146. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the provision which is currently made for the detention of 16 to 19 year old girls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2758/01]
30th January 2001
1013. Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedure upon which prison governors decided to read the correspondence of prisoners; if this practice is widespread in the prison service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1267/01]
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.