Serious criminals among 32 on run from jail

Attempted murderers, kidnappers, and drug offenders are among the 32 prisoners who have escaped from jails here and are still on the run.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed that as of September 22, Irish Prison Service records show that, of the 419 persons who absconded during the last five years, 32 remain at large.

Figures obtained from the Irish Prison Service show among those who are on the run are four prisoners who were serving sentences for drug offences, three who were convicted of attempts/threats to murder, and two who were in prison for kidnapping and related offences.