Dáil
‹ Questions on Promised Legislation Transfer of sentenced persons Bill
Summary
Deputy Pringle asked when the transfer of execution of sentences Bill would be brought forward, saying delays were preventing prisoners returning here to complete sentences. Bruton said work was ongoing in the Department of Justice and Equality but gave no date.
Regarding the transfer of sentenced persons, the heads of the transfer of execution of sentences Bill were approved in 2013. We are four years on and a number of sentenced prisoners who wish to return to this jurisdiction to complete there sentences are unable to do so because of delays with the Bill. When is the Bill likely to be before the House?
Comment on this
I understand that the work is ongoing in the Department of Justice and Equality, but I do not have a specific date for its introduction.