Written answers
Thursday, 3 March 2005
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Prison Accommodation
5:00 pm
Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context
Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangement which he has made to protect, manage and secure the buildings of the former prison at Shanganagh Castle, Shankill; if the buildings have been damaged or have deteriorated in any way since the closure of the prison; the cost of maintaining and managing the buildings since the closure; his plans for the future of these buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7391/05]
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context
The Prison Service has in place arrangements to ensure that the property is maintained in a secure and safe manner. I am not for obvious reasons going to go into detail about the specific measures but I can confirm that the buildings have not been damaged or vandalised since the closure. A total of €129,798.52 has been expended to date on security related measures and in addition to this, one member of staff has remained in a caretaker capacity.
A contract has been signed for the sale of 21.5 acres of the lands to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the conveyance is due to be completed on 30 May next. I intend to dispose of the balance of the property including the buildings later this year. The proceeds of both transactions will be utilised towards prison capital projects.
No comments