Irish Penal Reform Trust

Parliamentary Question: Prisoner's Belongings

10th February 2004

427. Mr. Wall  asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all the personal belongings of prisoners moved from the Curragh prison to the Midlands Prison have been returned to the prisoners; when this logistic was completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3972/04]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell):  Standard procedure in our prisons is that all properties, personal or otherwise, of those committed to custody must be recorded and searched in accordance with the regulations. Over the past two weeks, a total of 120 prisoners were committed to the Midlands Prison, 85 of whom transferred from the Curragh Place of Detention. As the Deputy can appreciate, the practicalities associated with transferring such a large number of persons en bloc are not inconsiderable. Due to the large influx of prisoners and associated property, the searching and recording procedures required will take some time. I am informed that the prisoners concerned have received their permitted quota of clothing and that they have also received items of personal property on request. The rest of their property is still being recorded and will be issued as soon as possible.

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