Written answers
Wednesday, 23 November 2005
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Prison Building Programme
9:00 pm
Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an archaeological excavation of the Thornton Hall site selected for the new prison complex is likely to take place; the estimated cost of such an undertaking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30377/05]
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An archaeological survey of the Thornton Hall site is currently underway. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process. The extent of excavation, if any, eventually to be decided upon will depend on a number of factors including the results of initial work and what parts of the 150 acre site are to be built upon. It is not possible therefore to give an estimate of the overall cost at this time as it is much too early in the process.
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