6th February 2007
213. Mr. McEntee asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for a new road entrance off the N2 to the proposed prison site at Thornton Hall, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3509/07]
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): The prison site at Thornton Hall is accessed by the R130 road which, prior to the purchase of the site was assessed and found to be fully adequate to meet the requirements imposed by the development. The question of providing a separate dedicated access has however been raised with me by local interests on a number of occasions and I have, in response, undertaken to afford full consideration to any such proposals received
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.