Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Apr 2000

Vol. 518 No. 2

Written Answers. - Prisons Building Programme.

Dan Neville

Question:

17 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total number of prisoners and staff currently in Clover Hill prison; the total cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/00]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

Currently there are 105 prisoners detained in Cloverhill Prison. The number of staff at the prison is 132. The total cost of the project was £23 million.