Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023 - December 19th, 2023

Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023

 

139 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas under the Criminal Justice Act 1960. This figure represents 3% of the overall prisoner population.

2019 113
2020* 37
2021* 70
2022 129
*Numbers affected by Covid-related restrictions

 

Many of the prisoners being released are nearing the end of their sentences and the overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public. In addition to compassionate and humane considerations, other criteria taken into account include the nature and gravity of the offence, length of sentence served to date, prior record on temporary release, behaviour while in custody and previous criminal history.

The periods of release vary from a few hours up to 7 nights. All releases are subject to stringent conditions and any prisoner who breaks these conditions may be arrested and returned immediately to prison by the Gardaí.

The sensitivities of victims are an issue that has also been taken into account. Additional specific conditions will also apply in relation to victim liaison cases.

Furthermore all registered victims with the Irish Prison Service victim liaison service will be informed in the cases where prisoners are receiving Christmas Temporary Release.

Press Release - Christmas Temporary Release 2023

Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023 - December 19th, 2023

Press Release - Christmas Temporary Release 2023

Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023

 

139 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas under the Criminal Justice Act 1960. This figure represents 3% of the overall prisoner population.

2019 113
2020* 37
2021* 70
2022 129
*Numbers affected by Covid-related restrictions

 

Many of the prisoners being released are nearing the end of their sentences and the overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public. In addition to compassionate and humane considerations, other criteria taken into account include the nature and gravity of the offence, length of sentence served to date, prior record on temporary release, behaviour while in custody and previous criminal history.

The periods of release vary from a few hours up to 7 nights. All releases are subject to stringent conditions and any prisoner who breaks these conditions may be arrested and returned immediately to prison by the Gardaí.

The sensitivities of victims are an issue that has also been taken into account. Additional specific conditions will also apply in relation to victim liaison cases.

Furthermore all registered victims with the Irish Prison Service victim liaison service will be informed in the cases where prisoners are receiving Christmas Temporary Release.

Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023 - December 19th, 2023

Press Release - Christmas Temporary Release 2023

Press Release – Christmas Temporary Release 2023

 

139 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas under the Criminal Justice Act 1960. This figure represents 3% of the overall prisoner population.

2019 113
2020* 37
2021* 70
2022 129
*Numbers affected by Covid-related restrictions

 

Many of the prisoners being released are nearing the end of their sentences and the overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public. In addition to compassionate and humane considerations, other criteria taken into account include the nature and gravity of the offence, length of sentence served to date, prior record on temporary release, behaviour while in custody and previous criminal history.

The periods of release vary from a few hours up to 7 nights. All releases are subject to stringent conditions and any prisoner who breaks these conditions may be arrested and returned immediately to prison by the Gardaí.

The sensitivities of victims are an issue that has also been taken into account. Additional specific conditions will also apply in relation to victim liaison cases.

Furthermore all registered victims with the Irish Prison Service victim liaison service will be informed in the cases where prisoners are receiving Christmas Temporary Release.