Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

What is it planned to construct in Lusk? Will a planning application be made? Exactly what facilities will be provided? What educational services will be provided? What is the timeframe for putting this in place? In the context of the Government decision that the new schools, or detention facilities as they are described, will provide for children up to the age of 18 years, why does it appear that a facility is planned to be put into Thornton Hall for children between the age of 16 and 17? Would such a facility not be contrary to the views of the United Nations committee that reviewed our performance under the convention relating to the rights of the child?

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