Liz O'Donnell
Question:523 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice the status of the accelerated prison building programme which was established in July 1996; the number of prison spaces which have been provided under this programme; where the prison spaces will be located; whether targets have been set for the provision of additional prison spaces; the proposals, if any, which have been received from the private sector for the construction of prisons; if so, the status of such proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17022/96]