176 prisoners released for Christmas

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has said 176 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas.

176 prisoners released for Christmas
Wed, 23 Dec, 2009 - 11:38

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has said 176 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas.

This figure represents approximately 4% of the prisoner population. The numbers released for Christmas in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 238, 138 and 107 respectively.

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