Brendan Griffin
Ceist:608. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50201/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 11 October 2022
Ceisteanna (608)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service, and as noted in the Prison Service's recently published Annual Report, that the average annual cost of an available, staffed prison space during the calendar year 2021 was €80,335, daily and weekly equivalents equate to approx. €220 and €1,545 respectively.
The figure includes all elements of net expenditure incurred to the Irish Prison Service vote within the year (such as salaries, utilities/maintenance, ICT, services provided to prisoners including education, healthcare, work training etc.) and is excluding capital expenditure on buildings and vehicle purchases.