Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I too acknowledge the extraordinary work of the Prison Service in protecting everybody, particularly from the more virulent or dangerous strains of Covid-19 at an early stage. Clearly, the Omicron variant got us all in one way or another. The Prison Service did exceptional work in an enclosed environment. I want to question the remaining Covid restrictions, insofar as they are in place. I understand that family visits have started again recently, which is positive and welcome. Is there now full access for legal representatives for consultations? It is an ongoing question. Will the Minister come back on that point? Deputy Bacik and I co-chair the Oireachtas penal reform group and it is a question that continues to come up. Family visits are so important. Will the Minister clarify the position on legal visits? Will she discuss the timing of the completion of work at Limerick Prison, please?