Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

Enhanced security screening is part of the plan and it will be introduced in closed prisons to ensure that the easy passage of materials such as those under discussion ceases. On the matter of detoxification, not only in respect of those addicted to drugs but also for those addicted to alcohol, it is important — I have considered this matter in the context of Thornton Hall — to provide separate facilities for those affected in order that they can have a real opportunity to kick the habit while they are incarcerated.

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