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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 1

Written Answers. - Prison Facilities.

Jim Higgins

Question:

215 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the facilities which exist at Mountjoy prison for public worship by non-Roman Catholics. [13139/99]

A Baptist minister, a Presbyterian minister and a Church of Ireland minister visit Mountjoy prison on a weekly basis and facilities for public worship are provided when required. If a prisoner of any other religion requests a pastoral visit contact is made the religion concerned in order to facilitate this request.

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