Prison Service
Dail Éireann — 2023-07-11
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Brendan Howlin (LAB), Wexford

Again I thank the Minister. I want to ask a question about the structure of the prison system in this country. I understand that there are 12 designated prisons. Is it the Minister's intention to have additional prisons, to enlarge any of the existing prisons or to close any of the existing prisons as part of the reform package she is going to advance?

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Sitting date: 2023-07-11