Question
150. Deputy John Curran asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the Dublin metropolitan west area who were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment; the number who were processed at the prison where they were sent and released on the same day or the following day, by prison, category of crime and length of sentence given, in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34980/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the statistics being sought are not readily available. The information is currently being collated and I will respond to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.