Almost 90% of parole requests rejected

Of those who had parole orders granted, the shortest amount of time served in prison was 18 years, with the longest 41 years.

Almost 90% of requests for parole considered from prisoners in Irish jails were turned down last year, with some applicants “still posing a potential risk” after over 20 years in prison.

The Parole Board’s annual report for 2023 outlined how it handled 81 cases and issued 75 decisions, with just eight parole orders granted.