Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 615: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has had any discussions with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on the conditions facing many prisoners at Maghaberry Prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41172/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have regular and useful contact with Minister Ford particularly under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in Criminal Justice Matters. Our discussions revolve around a wide range of issues of mutual interest including prison matters. I should add that I understand that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade raised the situation at Maghaberry Prison with Minister Ford in June 2011.