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Prison Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (905, 906)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

1087 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans to reopen the prison on Spike Island; the prospective timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21939/04]

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Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

1088 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding negotiations with the Prison Officers’ Association over overtime and allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21940/04]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1087 and 1088 together.

Negotiations with the Prison Officers' Association are close to being concluded. A limited number of financial issues form the subject of a referral to arbitration which is due to take place shortly and I am hopeful of agreement being finalised in the near future. A decision on the future of Fort Mitchel will have regard to the outcome of the current process.

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