It has been claimed it was just not practical to use prison work parties during the recent freeze and snowfall.
Suggestions that they might be used to help the communities cut off by the snow would have been fraught with difficulties, according to the Home Affairs Minister.
Juan Watterson says it would have been necessary to assess each prisoner individually as to whether they would try and take advantage of the situation by, for instance, bringing drugs back into the prison
Island's first rapid EV charger being installed
Once operational, the site will retain its existing charger, increasing overall capacity to four charging bays
Mooir Vannin could be first of many
Dr Alex Allinson, who is retiring as Ramsey MHK at this year's general election, gave evidence to the final hearing by the independent panel.
'Significant investment or redevelopment' needed at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital
Manx Care is 'planning a sustainable long-term solution'
Braddan Commissioners open expressions of interest for TT camping at Roundhouse
Local authority wants to provide family friendly accommodation