3rd June 2004
169. Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if representatives from his Department or the Irish Prison Service will be attending the conference, Private Finance in the Criminal Justice Sector, organised by SMI and taking place in London on 23-24 June 2004; and if so, the titles of those representatives and the purpose of their participation. [17102/04]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): No decision has been taken in respect of attendance by officials of my Department at the conference in question. As far as the Irish Prisons Service is concerned, I am advised that it does not intend nominating a representative to attend.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.