22nd February 2007
103. Mr. J. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the provision of services such as water and sewerage are to be included as part of the PPP contract for the proposed development at Thornton, County Dublin. [7021/07]
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): The provision of services to the site forms part of the invitation to tender and it is, therefore, a matter for the successful bidder to provide services to the site. The local authority will take the services in charge once they have been completed.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.