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Prison Accommodation Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Questions (165)

Stephen Donnelly

Question:

165. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the costs for staffed prison space, all prisons, which amounted to €65,359 per space in 2011 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19629/13]

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The information requested by the Deputy, is set out in the following table.

Accommodation - Related Variable Costs

Cost Per Staffed Prison Space - 2011

Utilities

2,303

Maintenance, Repairs & Small Works

1,906

 -

4,209

Prisoner - Related Variable Costs

-

Healthcare

1,937

Catering

1,875

Gratuities

861

Prisoner Clothing, Laundry & Bedding

480

Work Training, Education & Recreation

461

Motor Vehicles & Related Costs

130

Other

54

 

5,798

Prisoner - Related Fixed Costs

 -

Direct Salary Costs

43,238

Staff Related Costs

370

Other Administration Costs

235

Travel & Subsistence

194

 

44,037

Non-Custodial Costs (Incl. Prisoner Escorts)

 -

Non Direct Salary Costs

4,981

PSEC Staffing, Operational and Administration Costs

2,508

Non Direct IT / Telephone Costs

1,333

Non Direct Legal / Compensation Costs

658

Non Direct Variable Costs

650

Non Direct Staff Related Costs

607

Non Direct Maintenance, Repairs & Small Works

295

Non Direct Utility Costs

183

Non Direct Other Administration Costs

100

 -

11,315

Total

65,359

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