Written answers

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Department of Justice and Equality

Prison Accommodation

Photo of Pádraig Mac LochlainnPádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cells in each institution here; the number that accommodate two, three, four or more prisoners; the current levels of overcrowding within each prison with reference to the safe levels of custody on each prison as identified by the Inspector of Prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14610/13]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Photo of Pádraig Mac LochlainnPádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in total and in each institution that are at present in custody; the number required to slop out; the number required to use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; the number that are sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal private toilet facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14611/13]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

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