Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Jun 1993

Vol. 432 No. 5

Written Answers. - Portlaoise Prison Staff.

Robert Molloy

Question:

28 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the ratio of prison officers to subversive prisoners in Portlaoise Prison; the number of Gardaí and army personnel assigned to security duties in the prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn)

I am sure the Deputy will apprecite that it would be inappropriate, for obvious reasons, for me to discuss the details of the staffing arrangements at Portlaoise Prison.