David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date on the construction of a new prison on Spike Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Office of Public Works will shortly be publishing a planning notice in respect of the construction of a bridge to facilitate the development of the prison facilities on the island. The construction of the bridge, which will be followed by the prison development on the island, is scheduled to commence in 2007.