Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I would leave such decisions to Irish Prison Service officials because they are the experts in this area. We endeavour to ensure that prisoners do not lose all contact with outside life and that visits are conducted in as humane a manner as possible. The latest arrangements in Midlands Prison have resulted in a sophisticated operation which prevents smuggling even while keeping visits relatively open for families.

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