Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 20 Nov 1996

Vol. 471 No. 7

Written Answers. - Curragh (Kildare) Prison.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

289 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Justice the progress, if any, made regarding the use of part of the Curragh Military Barracks, County Kildare, as a place of detention; the time schedule involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19895/96]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen)

Construction works for the new Curragh prison have just been completed. Fit-out is under way and I will be taking possession of the new prison on Monday next, 25 November.