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Date Posted: Tue, Aug 14 2007, 11:06:47 PDT
Author: Irish Political Status Committee
Subject: REPORT PUBLISHED ON IRISH PRISONERS ABROAD!

Minister for Foreign Affairs in the 26 County government Dermot Ahern has welcomed a report on Irish prisoners abroad and has announced a grant of 218,000 Euro to the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO).

This is the first time the government has commissioned a report into the plight of Irish citizens in prisons abroad.

According to the ICPO, there are at least 8oo Irish people incarcerated abroad - 85% of them in England and Wales.

The report, by former TD Chris Flood, recommends the establishment of a dedicated unit within the Department of Foreign affairs to deal with prisoners and provide support for their families.

It also calls for the establishment of a register of Irish prisoners abroad.

The document has been welcomed by the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas as providing a clear template on providing outreach services.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, has said the government would now examine the recommendations.

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