Written answers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Department of Justice and Equality

Prison Service Staff

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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422. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that prisoner and staff health and safety are adequately protected with nursing cover across three Mountjoy complexes at night being provided by one nurse; and the steps he will take in this regard. [45448/18]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that there are currently two nurses on duty each night on the Mountjoy Campus. This represents the compliment of nurses required to provide appropriate cover as determined by a task review completed by agreement between the Irish Prison Service and its staff association.

The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that it is currently reviewing nightly activity levels for its clinicians across the prison estate, and will engage with staff representatives under the Joint Task Review process in respect of any proposed changes that are required.

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