Jim O'Keeffe
Question:560 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated date for the completion of the new prison facility to replace Cork Prison; and the approximate cost of same. [25249/07]
View answerTuesday, 23 October 2007
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Allowing for the steps still to be taken, including the tendering process as well as the design and construction phase, it is unlikely that a new prison facility to replace Cork prison will be completed at Kilworth before 2011. In relation to the approximate cost, the Deputy will appreciate that the terms and scope of the project have not yet been finalised. In addition, this project will be procured by means of a public tender competition and the Deputy will be aware that, accordingly, it is not appropriate for a number of reasons to publish estimates of the cost at this point.