Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the projected cost of planting mature trees on part of the boundary of the proposed Thornton Hall prison to a band depth of up to 20 metres; the total area to be planted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24684/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I should advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service has already spent approximately €400,000 to date on landscaping at the site. This includes a 10 metre deep strip along the entire length of the boundary of the site planted with trees/shrubs. As part of my review of submissions received in relation to the Environmental Impact Assessment I acceded to requests to further screen the boundary wall for residents directly on the boundary. As part of this I have instructed that further landscaping be undertaken including the planting of mature trees. The exact details of the numbers to be planted and cost will be determined as part of the review of the landscaping development.