Prison Building Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2006

Tuesday, 21 November 2006

Ceisteanna (179)

Damien English

Ceist:

226 Mr. English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of meetings officials from his Department have had with officials of Fingal County Council with regard to the relocation of a prison complex at Thornton Hall, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38734/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

A total of 5 meetings have been held to date between officials of the Prison Service and officials of Fingal County Council. In addition to the above, however, consultants appointed by the Prison Service have held in excess of 15 meetings with officials of Fingal County Council in relation to the servicing of the Thornton Hall Site.