Prison Building Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Questions (450)

Catherine Martin

Question:

450. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the existence of a one acre derelict site to the west of the Arbour Hill Prison in Dublin 7 bounded by Cavalry Row to the west and Palatine Square to the north; his plans to make it available for housing purposes to the local authority or the private sector; if the Irish Prison Service has plans to develop the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34833/17]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the location in question is part of the Arbour Hill Prison complex. It was acquired from the Defence forces a number of years ago. The Irish Prison Service retain the site in the prison estate portfolio for the development of prison-related facilities on the site, subject to the appropriate planning requirements, in the future.