Tony Kett (Fianna Fail)

Senator Cummins also accused the Minister of trying in some way to circumvent the system relating to the construction and development of prisons. He basically accused the Minister of setting himself up as judge and jury. However, the building of prisons, along with Garda stations, court houses and other Government buildings and offices, is exempt under section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. The Minister is providing an option for a considerable amount of consultation at all levels to such an extent that he is prepared to bring it back to the Houses of the Oireachtas for its sanction at the end of——