David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Are there any comments or questions on that? In respect of post and telecommunications services, there is an additional requirement of €200,000. Are there any comments or questions on that? In respect of buildings and equipment, an extra €3 million is required. Would the Minister like to comment on that? It relates to the prison building programme. Is everyone happy with that? In respect of operational services, an extra €240,000 is required. In respect of compensation, an extra €1 million is required. The next item is the number of significant awards and related payments arising during the year. Are there any questions or comments about that? In the area of incidental expenses, the figure is €960,000. In respect of administration, office equipment and external IT services, a total of €200,000 has been saved there. In respect of consultancy services and value for money and policy reviews, the figure is €100,000. We will move on to savings for services to prisoners including food and medical expenses. The reduction in prisoner numbers and various efficiency measures have contributed to savings in respect of this subhead of €400,000. There are fewer prisoners in the prison service year on year.