Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

This provision does not cover a designated centre. That would require different legislation.

There are court houses beside Castlerea and Clover Hill and Wheatfield. I intend to put a court beside Thornton Hall because it makes sense for the reason that Senator Cummins mentions. Likewise I intend to examine the possibility of putting a Garda station near the major prison developments in north Dublin and Munster because if somebody tries to bring drugs into a prison it is useful to have gardaí within shouting distance. The same applies if someone is causing trouble outside the prison. I have dealt with the points raised by Senator Tuffy.