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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 24 Apr 1986

Vol. 365 No. 9

Written Answers. - Spike Island Prison Staff.

53.

asked the Minister for Justice if he will give a breakdown of the different categories of staff employed on Spike Island; if he is satisfied that it is suitable for prison purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

A total of 70 staff are assigned to Fort Mitchel, Spike Island, at present. The following is a breakdown, by grade, of the staff.

1 Governor

1 Assistant Governor

1 Chief Officer II

5 Assistant Chief Officers

3 Clerks II

1 Chief Trades Officer II

27 Prison Officers

22 Temporary Prison Officers

9 Temporary Trades Officers

Fort Mitchel provides adequate accommodation for the number of prisoners, about 50 at present, who are detained there.

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