6th July 2004
427. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to the progress of the implementation committee to establish observation cells in prisons. [20498/04]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): Following a review of the issue of observation cells, the construction of specially designed cells, on a pilot basis, is almost complete at Cloverhill Prison. It is intended to extend this facility to the other closed prisons in the coming months.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.