Jan O'Sullivan
Question:58 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the construction of a new prison in north Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41925/06]
View answerThursday, 7 December 2006
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The Irish Prison Service has identified the need to construct a new prison complex to serve the Munster area. The new facility will provide single cell accommodation with proper in-cell sanitation facilities as well as offering significant benefits in the areas of work training, educational and medical services.
At present there is work in progress to appraise the suitability of Spike Island as a site for the construction of a new prison complex. However, I have made clear that I am open to examining any viable site offered for the proposed new Cork Prison. In that context, I can confirm that my Department and the Irish Prison Service are currently exploring, on a without prejudice basis, the option of an alternative site at Kilworth.