Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if budgets for education and training within Irish prisons will be reduced in view of the economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32778/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Prison Service places strong emphasis on the provision of vocational training and educational opportunities for prisoners. Over the past number of years, the IPS has invested in capital infrastructure, equipment and staffing resources to meet this objective. It is committed to meeting the challenge of continuing to deliver its rehabilitation programmes in a cost effective and efficient manner.