Prison Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Ceisteanna (51)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

51. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total allocation for the Prison Service in 2015; the comparison figures for 2005 and 1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29833/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the total gross allocation for the provision of the Prison Service in 2015 was €332,182,000. The equivalent figure in 2005 was €344,239,000 and in 1995 was €142,868,000 (£112,518,000)