Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Stanton has a very great and personal interest in the new Cork prison and Collins Barracks adjacent to it. Discussions are taking place. I cannot predict the outcome of those discussions but we are examining the matters the Deputy raised and in which I have a great interest. I hope benefits will accrue from the engagement that is taking place but it is a little early for me to say definitively to the House how we will proceed. I will be happy to keep the Deputy informed about progress being made.

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