Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with respect to prison officer staff based at Shelton Abbey, Wicklow; if they will be afforded an opportunity to remain at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15756/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to my response to Questions Nos. 191 and 207 on 21 April and to Question No. 256 on 5 May 2005, in which I outlined the measures I intend to pursue in an effort to ensure the efficient and effective use of the valuable resources at my disposal.

The position regarding alternative placement for the staff currently located at Shelton Abbey is that they will be transferred on a permanent basis to other prisons. I cannot be more specific at this point in relation to exactly what prisons will be involved, but they will be notified in due course.