Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
530. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 21 July 2020, the estimated amount of the allocated 2021 estimate for capital expenditure under the prisons Vote group that is expected to be taken up by the construction of Limerick Prison. [31251/20]
View answerProvision of safe and secure custody and dignity of care to persons in the penal system in Ireland is a priority for me as Minister and for the Irish Prison Service.
Delivery of the Limerick Prison redevelopment project is a key part of ongoing work in relation to the prison estate and is reflected in the Prison Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022.
Prior to the Budget the Irish Prison Service had a capital allocation for 2021 of €21 million.
The additional €15 million brings the total allocation in 2021 to €36 million.
I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that in respect of the redevelopment of Limerick Prison, based on the current cashflow projections and construction programme, €28 million has been allocated to the construction contract for 2021.
This allocation is subject to no unforeseen issues and/or adverse impacts arising on construction activities due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
