Wednesday, 3 Jul 2024

Citizens Information Services

Questions (121)

Michael Lowry

Question:

121. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on a pay claim and Labour Court recommendation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28541/24]

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Minister for Social Protection

As you will be aware, the Citizens Information Service (CIS) comprises of eight independent companies that are funded by the Citizens Information Board (CIB). CIB, in turn, is funded by my Department.

As I have stated previously, I deeply value the important and essential work carried out by employees of the CIS, in providing people with free, quality and independent information, advice and advocacy services across the country, and I firmly believe in a fair day's pay for a fair day's work.

It is important to remember that CIS employees are not employees of my Department or of CIB, but are employed by independent companies, that are funded by CIB to carry out important services.

As you will be aware, the Workplace Relations Commission referred a dispute relating to a pay increase for CIS employees to the Labour Court in March 2024 and a hearing took place on 14th June. The Labour Court issued its recommendation on 21st June, which relates to the eight independent companies of the CIS, as well as another company - the Citizens Information Phone Service.

As I stated previously on this matter, my Department will not be found wanting in responding to this matter and this remains the case. At present my Department is carefully and constructively reviewing this recommendation and is discussing its implications with CIB, as the funder of CIS.

Given the expenditure implications, my Department is also engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Delivery Plan and Reform (DPENDR) on the recommendation.

Social Welfare Benefits

Questions (122)

Patricia Ryan

Question:

122. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of illness benefit overpayments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28583/24]

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Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned was in receipt of Illness Benefit for a period from 4th February 2002 until the 16th July 2011. The rules and regulations governing Illness Benefit were changed in 2009 to introduce a limit on the period for which Illness Benefit can be paid. Subject to the level of relevant PRSI contributions paid, Illness Benefit is now only payable for a maximum period of 2 years.

At the time of the change mentioned above, those who had been in receipt of Illness Benefit on a long-term basis were, as an exceptional measure, afforded the option, subject to continued appropriate certification, to remain on Illness Benefit on a continuous duration basis or to make an application for Invalidity Pension or Disability Allowance. Some people, including the person identified by the Deputy, opted to remain on Illness Benefit rather than applying for the potentially long-term payments of Invalidity Pension or Disability Allowance.

The person concerned incurred an overpayment of €19,337.95 while on Illness Benefit from the period 1st June 2005 until the 30th June 2011 due to a period of concurrent working while claiming. This debt was raised on 6th April 2016. The current outstanding balance on the debt is €15,206.94.

A letter issued on the 29th May 2024 to inform the person concerned that the department proposed to recover the outstanding debt by deducting €25.00 each week from their current social welfare payment beginning on the 7th June 2024. This letter included space to reply with any comments or details they would like considered in the recovery of their overpayment, as well as contact details for our central debt unit should they have any further questions.

The outstanding debt will remain in place until it has been repaid in full and recovery of the debt will continue to be deducted from any social welfare payments received.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Legal Aid

Questions (123, 124, 125, 133, 154)

Michael Lowry

Question:

123. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice if she has engaged with criminal barrister representatives on the issue of their pay restoration, given the significant cuts to their professional fees since 2008 and the subsequent lack of restoration; if she is aware that an organisation (details supplied) is recommending a further withdrawals of service on 9, 15 and 24 July, causing significant concern for all involved in the administration of criminal justice; if she plans to address this disparity in pay, which is causing concern among the legal profession, particularly those specialising in criminal law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28966/24]

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Bríd Smith

Question:

124. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if, in light of the planned withdrawal of service by criminal law practitioners on several dates in July, she will move quickly to deliver an independent, meaningful, time-limited and binding mechanism to determine the fees paid to criminal barristers by the Director of Public Prosecutions and under the criminal justice (legal aid) scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29236/24]

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Patrick Costello

Question:

125. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice to meet with representatives of an organisation (details supplied) to avoid the disruption that will impact on persons, including the victims of crime, those accused of criminal offences, juries and others involved in the administration of criminal justice.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29266/24]

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Ged Nash

Question:

133. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice when her Department will formally commence the Government commitment in the context of Budget 2024 to establish a review process to examine the structure and level of fees paid to barristers practising criminal law; if she will provide details on the reasons such a process has not commenced; if she will provide clear details and a timeframe/framework in respect of the process announced in October 2023; the form of engagement her Department has had to date with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform on the issues in questions and the framework of a process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28512/24]

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

154. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the steps she will take to divert withdrawal of services from criminal law barristers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28616/24]

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Minister for Justice

I propose to take Questions Nos. 123, 124, 125, 133 and 154 together.

I recognise the important role played by barristers and solicitors in the administration of criminal justice – both in the context of working to defend those accused and working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in respect of prosecutions.

The Department of Justice has commenced a review of Criminal Legal Aid and has a dedicated team of officials currently working on this. The Department has been and will continue to engage with all relevant stakeholders including the legal professions, on the modernisation and funding of the legal aid system.

The team are currently laying the foundations for an improved, more efficient system of administering Criminal Legal Aid and intend to work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders. Indeed the review and modernisation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme was discussed with the Bar Council and Law Society when my officials met with them. Their input is an important part of the process.

Last summer I told the Bar Council that I saw no good reason why those in the legal profession are left waiting for crisis-era reductions to be restored. That is still my position.

I said last summer that I wanted to make progress on criminal legal aid in last year’s budget and I did just that.

I secured €9 million to provide for a 10% increase in criminal legal aid fees, which came into effect from 1 January 2024.This represented progress.

I will be equally clear regarding my intentions this year. I will again seek to make progress in this year’s budget in relation to restoration of criminal legal aid fees.

However, as the Deputy will know, we cannot make Budget announcements months ahead of Budget Day. There is a budgetary process which must be followed.

While I cannot pre-empt a budgetary decision, I hope that the progress we achieved last year is a sign of good faith on my part and the part of the Government that more can be achieved this year.

To further modernise the Criminal Legal Aid system, the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023 was published in July 2023.

The key purpose of the Bill is to transfer the administration of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme to the Legal Aid Board and to otherwise update the administration of criminal legal aid.

This Bill will modernise the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, introducing strengthened oversight and governance structures.

Officials in the Department of Justice have recently met with representatives of the Bar Council and Law Society. It is my intention that significant progress will be made on this as Department officials continue to engage with the legal professions.

Barristers instructed by the State to prosecute in criminal cases are paid by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), who is independent in the remit of her functions and as such any queries relating to the fees of prosecuting barristers will need to be addressed by the ODPP directly.

Question No. 124 answered with Question No. 123.

Question No. 125 answered with Question No. 123.

Tribunals of Inquiry

Questions (126)

John McGuinness

Question:

126. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if all of the papers/documents produced by the Charlton Tribunal are available in hard copy and digital format for research or other purposes; if the responses to freedom of information requests dealt with by the Tribunal during the course of its work are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28398/24]

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Minister for Justice

I can inform the Deputy that there is a large amount of information relating to the Disclosures Tribunal available at the Tribunal’s website - www.disclosuretribunal.ie. Information on the website includes its terms of reference, daily transcripts and all its published reports. These provide a rich source of information for research or other purposes.

In accordance with Section 46 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, these records and other documents relating to the Disclosures Tribunal have been organised and filed securely in a storage facility. Files exist in both digital and hard copy formats. A register of these files is held by my Department.

Records of the Disclosure tribunal are subject to the National Archives Act 1996 and following 30 years after the dissolution of the tribunal may be released to the National Archives, as appropriate, for the benefit of research and viewing by the public.

The Deputy may wish to note that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 only applies to certain records related to the Disclosures Tribunal, for example, records relating to expenses or general administration. The Act does not apply to records relating to an investigation into any matter by the Disclosures Tribunal as it is governed by the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921.

I am informed that my Department would not be aware of any Freedom of Information requests received and responded to by the Disclosures Tribunal during the course of its work.

Legal Aid

Questions (127)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

127. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 20 June 2024, if she can be more specific as to when the Civil Legal Aid Review Group will issue its recommendations; when she expects to increase the eligibility limits for civil legal aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28422/24]

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Minister for Justice

As the Deputy is aware, the Group I asked to review the civil legal aid scheme is independent, led by its independent chair, former Chief Justice Frank Clarke. I am conscious that members of the Review Group are giving of their time and expertise in addition to their full-time roles and I am grateful to them for that.

I understand that the Group has been meeting intensively to conclude its work, and has scheduled weekly meetings for the month of July to progress its work towards a conclusion. Once its report has been submitted to me, I intend to consider it and bring it to Government.

On the matter of eligibility thresholds, this is included in the terms of reference for the Group to report on. I am conscious that income thresholds have not changed since 2006 and I am eager to consider the Group’s recommendations.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (128)

Paul Murphy

Question:

128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice her views on the introduction of a fast-track recruitment process for Garda Reserve personnel, to join An Garda Síochána, where their Garda Reserve experience could be taken into account. [28456/24]

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Minister for Justice

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff, including the Garda Reserve.

As the Deputy may be aware, An Garda Síochána recently launched a recruitment campaign for the Garda Reserve. Membership of the Garda Reserve represents a real opportunity for anyone wishing to support policing and give something back to their communities. To help support the work of Reserves, I have increased the maximum stipend for a reserve member who completes over 200 hours of voluntary service in a given year from €1,000 to €3,000.

The Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2024 provide for recruitment to the Reserve. Under the Reserve Regulations, a person may apply to become a Reserve Garda if they are 18 years or older, and under the age of 60. As at end of May there were 329 Garda reserves, and the Government has set a target of 1,000 Reserves by 2026. Prospective applicants can find further details in relation to the role and how to apply on garda.ie and at publicjobs.ie.

Garda Reserves may apply to become full-time Garda members and there is a separate entry stream provided by the Public Appointments Service for serving Garda Reserves to apply through. The Reserve member must meet all the standard criteria set in legislation at the closing date for the competition such as applicable age limits.

I can also confirm that there have been a number of former Garda Reserves who have attested to become full-time Garda members. This includes four Garda members who attested at the most recent ceremony on 28 June 2024.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (129)

Holly Cairns

Question:

129. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the number of serving gardaí who have ever been issued with a serving order, protection order, or barring order, in tabular form. [28482/24]

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Minister for Justice

It has not been possible to get the information requested by the Deputy in the time available.

I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (130)

Holly Cairns

Question:

130. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the number of serving gardaí who have, through internal garda investigations, been found to have engaged in domestic, sexual or gender-based violence, in tabular form. [28483/24]

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Minister for Justice

It has not been possible to get the information requested by the Deputy in the time available.

I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (131)

Holly Cairns

Question:

131. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have been dismissed from the force due to domestic, sexual or gender-based violence, from 2016 to date, in tabular form. [28484/24]

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Minister for Justice

It has not been possible to get the information requested by the Deputy in the time available.

I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Work Permits

Questions (132)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

132. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for an application for the extension of work permit conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28491/24]

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Minister for Justice

Application processing times for Extension to Work Permit Conditions can fluctuate depending on the volume of applications received to the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of the Immigration Service. Currently, applications are taking approximately 3 months to process.

As the Deputy will be aware, in order to work in Ireland a non-EEA national must have an employment permit granted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or a permission granted by the Minister for Justice that permits employment.

Question No. 133 answered with Question No. 123.

Departmental Data

Questions (134, 135)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

134. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of burglaries reported in County Roscommon in 2023 and to date in 2024. [28519/24]

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Claire Kerrane

Question:

135. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of burglaries reported in County Galway in 2023 and to date in 2024. [28520/24]

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Minister for Justice

I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics.

I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the CSO publish statistics on the offence of ‘burglaries’. This information can be found at the link below:

Quarterly at Regional level at https://data.cso.ie/table/CJQ06

The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released on 26 June 2024, providing statistics for Recorded Crime for Quarter 1 (Q4) 2024. However, it is worth noting that crime statistics for Q2 of 2024 are not yet available and are due to be published by the CSO towards the end of September.

Question No. 135 answered with Question No. 134.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (136)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

136. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí assigned to Garda stations in County Roscommon; and the stations they are based in. [28521/24]

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Minister for Justice

Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána, and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. Community policing is also fundamental to the new Garda Operating Model which is currently being rolled out across the country, and is fully commenced in thirteen Garda divisions.

The new model will provide more frontline Gardaí and increased Garda visibility, and will deliver a wider range of policing services for people in their local area. It will divide service delivery within divisions into four functional areas, one of the most important areas being Community Engagement. This will allow for a greater, more consistent, focus on community policing in all divisions.

The Garda authorities have advised me that a member of An Garda Síochána can be deemed to be a ‘Community Garda’ where that person is allocated to a Community Policing Team (CPT) and is responsible and accountable for applying a problem–solving approach to appropriate crime and policing quality-of-life issues in a specified geographic area through partnership and engagement. Examples of this engagement are working with Neighbourhood Watch, Community Alert, or local business fora.

Community Policing Teams strategically manage and lead the development, delivery and evaluation of the Garda Community Policing Framework. Like most Garda members, those assigned to CPTs have dual functions. In addition to their strategic roles in their Community Policing Teams, part of which requires them to regularly update their Community Engagement Superintendent on the policing needs of their community, they are also frontline members. It is also important to note that CPTs draw on all frontline Gardaí to carry out community policing.

I very much welcome the new interactive map on the Garda website which is designed to allow the public to identify the local CPT in their area. This map will continue to develop in line with the continued rollout of the new Garda Operating Model.

Budget 2024 provides the highest ever allocation to An Garda Síochána – over €2.35 billion which is a 25% increase since 2020. This funding allows for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 31 March 2024, the latest date for when figures are available, there were 707 Community Gardaí assigned to Garda Divisions nationwide, an increase of over 12.5% since the end of December 2023.

For the Deputy's information, the number of Community Gardaí by Division from 2008 until March 2024 is published on my Department's website and can be accessed using the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/.

Please be advised that this information is operational and may be subject to change.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (137)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

137. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the status of two Garda stations (details supplied); the number of gardaí assigned to both stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28522/24]

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Minister for Justice

As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined in delivering ‘A Policing Service for The Future’.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:

• Local and national crime trends and workloads;

• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;

• Minimum establishment statistics;

• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;

• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 May 2024, there are 2 Garda members assigned to Frenchpark Garda Station and 8 assigned to Ballaghaderreen Garda Station.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 May 2024, the latest date for when figures are available, there are a total of 13,982 Garda members nationwide. This represents an increase of 9% since the end of December 2015.

As numbers rise towards our target of 15,000 Gardaí, the number of Gardaí per head of population will increase further.

Coupled with the continued roll-out of the new Operating Model, I am confident that the Commissioner will have the resources and plans in place to continue to deliver on An Garda Síochána's mission of Keeping People Safe.

For the most up to date information in relation to opening hours of Garda Stations, members of the public can consult the Garda website at the following link:

https://garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/

Also, in the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division and Station is publicly available and can be found at the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/.

An Garda Síochána

Questions (138, 139)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

138. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí, by rank, assigned to each station in County Roscommon. [28523/24]

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Claire Kerrane

Question:

139. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí, by rank, assigned to each station in County Galway, excluding Galway city. [28524/24]

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Minister for Justice

I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined in delivering ‘A Policing Service for The Future’.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:

• Local and national crime trends and workloads;

• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;

• Minimum establishment statistics;

• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;

• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 31 May 2024, the latest date for when figures are available, there was a total of 13,982 Garda members nationwide. This represents an increase of 9% since the end of December 2015.

In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division and Station is publicly available and can be found at the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/.

Question No. 139 answered with Question No. 138.

Prison Service

Questions (140)

Patrick Costello

Question:

140. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of death-in-custody reports that have been submitted by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons to her in each on the past three years, broken down by prison; and the number from each year that still await publication. [28537/24]

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Minister for Justice

As the Deputy is aware, the Inspector of Prisons, established under the Prisons Act 2007, is independent in how he carries out his functions. One of those functions is to investigate all Deaths in Custody and deaths that occur within one month of temporary release from Prison.

The objective for investigation of deaths in custody is to establish the circumstances and events surrounding the death, including the care provided by the Irish Prison Service, and to make recommendations for improvements where needed. It also provides an opportunity for the concerns of families to be considered.

Below are the final reports into deaths in custody which have been received from the IoP from 1 January 2021 to present.

Year report sent by IoP to DoJ	Name given to the deceased for the purposes of the report*	Prison that had custody of the deceased at time of death**	Publication date
2021	Mr A 2019	Midlands	31/01/2022
2021	Mr C 2019	Mountjoy	16/04/2021
2021	Mr D 2018	Wheatfield	08/03/2021
2021	Mr D 2019	Wheatfield	17/11/2021
2021	Mr F 2018	Cork	21/10/2021
2021	Mr F 2020	Castlerea	25/02/2022
2021	Mr G 2019	Portlaoise	12/02/2021
2021	Mr H 2019	Cork	04/02/2022
2021	Mr H 2020	Portlaoise	25/02/2022
2021	Mr I 2019	Limerick	04/02/2022
2021	Mr J 2019	Arbour Hill	22/04/2021
2021	Mr K 2019	Midlands	16/04/2021
2021	Mr L 2018	Cork	16/04/2021
2021	Mr L 2019	Mountjoy	21/01/2022
2021	Mr N 2019	Midlands	22/04/2021
2021	Mr Q 2019	Cloverhill	21/01/2022
2021	Mr T 2019	Midlands	25/02/2022
2021	Ms O 2019	Dóchas Centre	21/10/2021
2022	Mr A 2020	Cork	30/06/2022
2022	Mr B 2019	Midlands	21/09/2022
2022	Mr B 2020	Arbour Hill	21/09/2022
2022	Mr D 2020	Mountjoy	22/09/2022
2022	Mr E 2020	Arbour Hill	23/02/2023
2022	Mr F 2021	Midlands	01/07/2022
2022	Mr G 2020	Castlerea	24/02/2023
2022	Mr I 2022	Midlands	21/09/2022
2022	Mr M 2019	Wheatfield	28/09/2022
2022	Ms S 2019	Dóchas Centre	29/06/2022
2022	Ms X 2019	Dóchas Centre	10/11/2022
2023	Mr R 2019	Cloverhill	21/02/2023
2023	Mr K 2020	Cork	30/01/2023
2023	Mr C 2022	Cork	30/05/2023
2023	Mr X 2021	Criminal Courts of Justice	02/02/2024
2023	Mr G 2021	Cork	26/01/2024
2023	Mr U 2022	Wheatfield	Report under review (final version received 25/6/24); Publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2023	Mr G 2022	Midlands	24/01/2024
2024	Mr C 2020	Wheatfield	Report under review (final version received 25/6/24); Publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2024	Mr C 2021	Cloverhill	Report under review in my Department; publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2024	Mr E 2021	Cloverhill	Report under review in my Department; publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2024	Mr H 2021	Midlands	Report under review in my Department; publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2024	Mr H 2023	Cork	25/04/2024
2024	Mr I 2020	Limerick	31/05/2024
2024	Mr K 2022	Midlands	Report under review in my Department; publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons
2024	Mr K 2024	Cork	Report under review in my Department; publication date will be agreed with the Inspector of Prisons

*All Death in Custody reports are anonymised.

**Not necessarily location of death. A number of deaths in custody take place in hospital and hospice settings, and while prisoners are on temporary release (TR).