Brendan Howlin
Ceist:165 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the strong criticism of conditions in Mountjoy Prison by the National Catholic Prison chaplains, which were described as degrading and unsanitary; the steps he intends to take to end these shocking conditions; his plans to visit the prison to see the conditions for himself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12771/03]