In an article in last Saturday's editions under the heading "Senators adjourn with promise of busy autumn" it was stated that the Cathaoirleach had noted that the Seanad in a very busy year had had "a regular number of sitting days". This should have read "a record number of sitting days".

A report in yesterday's editions on research carried out by International Prison Watch in 51 countries said: "Young prisoners in the State are frequently housed with adults . . ." The words "in the State" should not have been included in this sentence which referred, in fact, to the general research. The error occurred in the editing process.

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