John Gormley
Question:55 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to ensure that juvenile prisoners are separated from adult prisoners. [20818/04]
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Under the provisions of the Children Act 2001, that is being implemented on a phased basis over a number of years, separate, dedicated secure detention centres will be required for the accommodation of 16 and 17 year old offenders. These secure detention centres will operate under their own unique regime that will cater specifically for the needs of juvenile offenders. The plans for the new Mountjoy and Spike Island Prison complexes include separate sections for male and female detainees aged 16 to 17 years.