Drugs in Prisons

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2015

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Ceisteanna (162)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to register the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 who is interested in offering counselling services to drug addicts in prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12578/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that Merchants Quay Ireland is the current contract holder for the provision of addiction counselling services to the Irish Prison Service. The provision of addiction counselling services is subject to the normal public procurement process.