Two killers currently on temporary release from jail

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed that two killers are on temporary release from jails here.

In a written Dáil reply, Ms Fitzgerald said there are currently 536 prisoners — or 12.4%— on temporary release.

Ms Fitzgerald said the 536 figure includes 136 prisoners serving less than three months solely for the non-payment of a court fine and 199 prisoners on a structured temporary release programme.