7th March 2000
62. Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments made by a person (details supplied) of the drugs detox unit at Mountjoy Prison that a hepatitis C epidemic was sweeping drug abusers; his views on the suggestion made by him that provision of a methadone maintenance programme in prisons could result in a significant reduction in viral spread; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5490/00]
2nd February 2000
218. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the success to date of his Department's drug treatment and rehabilitation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2846/00]
30th November 0001
404. Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the maximum number that Clover Hill Prison is designed to accommodate; the maximum number there was at any time over the past month; the maximum time a deportee has been held there; the deportees who are being held alongside convicted criminals or persons being deported for other than asylum related reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28909/04]
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.