Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
84 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Irish Prison Service will present to him plans for the development of Cork Prison within the existing 2012 to 2016 justice capital budget; the date on which a final decision will be made on those plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Prison Service that plans are currently in train for the development of a new Cork prison on the car park of the existing facility. Planning for the project is at a preliminary stage and it is not possible, at this juncture, to give any definite commitment on a time-line for delivery. My Department has already given sanction to the Irish Prison Service to proceed with detailed planning for the new prison. The Irish Prison Service currently envisages the submission of their detailed proposals to me by the end of June 2012.
