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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

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Darren O'Rourke

Question:

806. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of over 70-year-olds within the prison population. [45170/24]

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Minister for Justice

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that a snapshot analysis of the prison population is conducted on the last day of each month.  The most recent analysis was conducted on 31 October 2024. 

I can advise the Deputy that on 31 October 2024, there were 97 individuals over the age of 70 in custody across the prison estate.

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