Written answers

Wednesday, 2 February 2005

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Prisons Building Programme

9:00 pm

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 322: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the membership of the expert committee responsible for the site selection for the new prison complex, including the names and positions of the membership and their relevant qualifications or other expertise. [3164/05]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The names of the members of the committee which examined possible sites for a prison facility to replace the Mountjoy complex are set out below. CB Richard Ellis Gunne, CBRE, assisted and other professional advice in regard of particular sites was availed of as required.

Name Position
Mr. James Martin (Chairman) Assistant Secretary, Prisons and Probation and Welfare Policy Division, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Mr. John Conlan Director of Finance, Irish Prison Service
Mr. Joe Boyle (Secretary) Assistant Principal Officer, Estates Section, Irish Prison Service
Mr. David Byers Commissioner, Office of Public Works
Mr. Seán Lennon Governor, St. Patrick's Institution
Mr. Fergal Black General Manager, Health Service Executive
Ms Anne O'Gorman Principal Officer, Prisons and Probation and Welfare Policy Division, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 323: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will list the 30 sites reviewed for the location of a new prison complex to replace Mountjoy; the way in which each site including the site now proposed, scored against selection criteria (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3165/05]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The information sought by the Deputy is available from the minutes of the committee which examined potential sites. Arrangements are being made for these to be posted on my Department's website, www.justice.ie, and they will be available tomorrow.

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