John Ellis
Question:51 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice the current average cost of maintaining a prisoner in each of the prisons and places of detention in this country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12890/96]
Written Answers. - Prison System.
The annual cost of the operation of the prison system per head of the prisoner population was approximately £44,600 in 1995, based on the 1995 outturn. The estimated annual cost in respect of each institution in 1995 is as follows:
|
£ |
|
|
St. Patrick's Institution |
46,363 |
|
Mountjoy |
43,913 |
|
Portlaoise |
88,686 |
|
Limerick |
54,342 |
|
Shanganagh |
37,999 |
|
Shelton Abbey |
34,937 |
|
Cork |
35,787 |
|
Loughan |
38,213 |
|
Arbour Hill |
36,221 |
|
Training Unit |
29,872 |
|
Wheatfield |
38,602 |
|
Fort Mitchel |
43,274 |
These figures do not include any element in respect of capital expenditure or expenditure not connected with the running of the prisons (Probation and Welfare Service and Community Service Orders Scheme). Relevant costs borne on other votes are included (such as superannuation, teachers' salaries).