Dáil
‹ Order of Business St Patrick’s Institution legislation
Summary
Tony McLoughlin asks when legislation concerning St Patrick’s Institution will be debated after concerns about accommodating 17-year-olds; the Taoiseach expects it later in the year.
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, published the prison visiting committee report this morning. Included in this were concerns from members of the committee about the accommodation of a small number of 17 year olds in St. Patrick's Institution. When can we expect the St. Patrick's Institution Bill to be brought before the House for debate?
