Bernard J. Durkan
Question:340 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison spaces made available and in use since he came into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20553/98]
Vol. 495 No. 4
340 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison spaces made available and in use since he came into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20553/98]
Since taking office 70 spaces have been provided in Limerick Prison together with 152 at the new prison in Castlerea. The Government's current prison building programme is on target to make available approximately 1,300 additional prison places by end 1999.