Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of custody cells in each Garda station in the Dublin region; the number of cells reserved for females only and the number of cells reserved for persons aged under 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16531/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 38 stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) with custody cells. The total number of cells in these stations is 142. There are also 24 holding areas for juveniles in the DMR which are utilised for persons aged under 18 years.

There is one cell in the Bridewell Garda Station specifically reserved for female prisoners. The other Garda stations in the DMR do not have specifically segregated cells. However, the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations prohibit the placing of male and female prisoners in the same cell. District Headquarters stations have a holding area which is used for the detention of juveniles detained within the District.