300 prisoners to get Christmas release

Almost 300 prisoners will spend Christmas with family and friends, Justice Minister Michael McDowell said today.

300 prisoners to get Christmas release

Almost 300 prisoners will spend Christmas with family and friends, Justice Minister Michael McDowell said today.

The Government has granted 294 inmates temporary release, just under 9% of the prisoner population, and a small reduction on the 307 allowed out last year.

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