Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 340: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the planned development of the new prison at Thornton Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31968/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Having considered the Report of the Thornton Hall Review Group, the Government has decided in principle to proceed with the construction of new prison facilities at Thornton Hall but on a smaller scale and design to that previously envisaged. The timeframe for this project is currently being discussed in the context of the Government's discussions on capital spending priorities for 2012.