Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Question 45: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by an association (details supplied) at the extent of overcrowding in prisons and the warning of the atmosphere that the overcrowding is creating; his plans for the provision of additional prison places in view of the collapse of the Thornton Hall project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21686/09]

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