Prison Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2006

Tuesday, 7 February 2006

Questions (331)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

415 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners in Arbour Hill Prison; the position regarding the future of Arbour Hill Prison; and if he has had discussions with the prison service on the matter. [3851/06]

Written answers

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

There were 138 prisoners in custody in Arbour Hill Prison as of 1 February 2006. I have no plans at present to make any change to the current prison site.