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Wed 09 Sep 2008Minister criticises media's coverage of parole decisions
THE PAROLE BOARD'S decisions concerning the release of prisoners sometimes attracts media comment "which can be unhelpful", according to the Minister for Justice. Nevertheless, the board must maintain a balance between humanity, justice and the public interest in making recommendations to him on releasing prisoners who have served long sentences.
Dermot Ahern was speaking at the presentation of the Parole Board's annual report for 2007 in Dublin yesterday.
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