Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats)

I will finish with Ms McCaffrey. I thank her for being here. I had the privilege of being played off the park in Mountjoy Prison a few months ago by a team of footballers who handed it to us. They were exceptional and it was a real privilege to meet and speak to them. I was astounded by the commitment of the staff we met on site and the testimony many of the lads were able to share about their time in Mountjoy Prison. However, I was struck by the settings in which some of the men were living.

Let us finish on a hypothetical. If Ms McCaffrey, instead of the Minister for justice, had the cheque book to make everyone's experience in a setting like Mountjoy Prison the most supported and conducive to learning, rehabilitation and preparing for their next step in life, what major change would she ask the committee to look for to solidify that experience?