25th November 2003
280. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the running costs of the prisons proposed to be closed for each of the past three years; the number of prison staff involved; the number of educational staff involved; the number of administrative staff involved in each of the cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/03]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): The running cost details for 2000 to 2002, inclusive, in respect of the four places of detention subject to the Government decision of 11 November are as follows:*
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