Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Feb 1992

Vol. 416 No. 2

Written Answers. - Cork Prison Capacity.

Bernard Allen

Question:

89 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline the capacity of Cork Prison and the number of prisoners who were actually in the prison on, (a) 1 January 1990, (b) 1 January 1991, (c) 1 January 1992 and (d) 1 February 1992.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Flynn)

Cork Prison can accommodate up to 251 prisoners.

The number of prisoners actually in Cork Prison at unlock on 1 January 1990, 1 January 1991, 1 January 1992 and 1 February 1992 was 241, 230, 220 and 235 respectively.