Jim O'Callaghan
Question:441. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost per week of a juvenile prisoner in a detention centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51096/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
441. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost per week of a juvenile prisoner in a detention centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51096/17]
View answerIn 2016, Oberstown Children Detention Campus was provided with funding totalling €20.713 million. Oberstown provided 54 detention places in 2016. They consist of 48 male detention places and 6 female detention places. The weekly cost for one detention place is €7,376.