Prison Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2006

Thursday, 2 February 2006

Questions (170)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

168 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason and the length of time prison officers have been used to guard the site at Thornton Hall. [3729/06]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

Two prison officers were assigned to the site for safety and security reasons and to ensure that the terms of a High Court order were fully complied with. The two staff were assigned there on a temporary basis on the 16 January and completed the assignment on 25 January.