Written answers

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Department of Justice and Equality

Prison Service

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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81. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the prisoner population and the number of staff employed within Mountjoy prison; the number of staff on maternity leave or sick leave; the provisions in place for such leave absences of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28852/16]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that the prisoner population, attendance and staff assigned can change on a daily basis. For the purposes of the information provided in this reply the data used is correct as of the 4 October 2016.

Number in custody in Mountjoy prison477
Number of staff operating in Mountjoy prison474.5
The number of staff on maternity leave3
The number of staff rostered for duty and availing of certified sick leave24
Prison management are responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of resources on any given day to maintain good order, safe and secure custody, whilst maintaining, as far as is reasonably practicable, access to structured activities for prisoners.

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