Vol. 506 No. 2
84 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the shortage of juvenile detention facilities will be addressed in view of the recent comments that the prison crisis will soon be over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/99]
Approximately 90 spaces will become available shortly in St. Patrick's Institution for juvenile male offenders following the transfer of the female offenders to the new women's prison beside Mountjoy.
In the normal course, facilities for those under 16 years of age is a matter for the Department of Education and Science.
