David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Question 6: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 19 May 2005, when construction will begin on a new prison complex on Spike Island to replace the existing Cork Prison; his plans to have the bridge on Spike Island constructed before work on the prison begins; if planning permission is required to construct the new prison complex; if so, when it is intended to apply for such permission; the projected cost of constructing a new prison complex on Spike Island; the estimated cost of constructing a bridge to Spike Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21529/05]

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