Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2013
205. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he intends to meet with representatives of the local community regarding the development of an open facility by the Irish Prison Service at Harristown, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23133/13]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that a meeting with a group of local public representatives has been arranged for the coming days in relation to the proposed development at Harristown House at Castlerea Prison.
The Deputy will also be aware that the Director General of the Irish Prison Service met with a delegation of public representatives in relation to this issue at the Irish Prison Service Headquarters in March. In addition, the Governor of the prison and the Director of Operations for the Irish Prison Service attended a public meeting in Castlerea to discuss the matter and outline the proposals to members of the local community.
