Irish Penal Reform Trust

Parliamentary Question: Prison Building Programme

26th April 2007

88. Mr. J. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that he has complied with the mandatory requirements of EU Environmental Directives in proceeding with his plans to put a prison in Thornton Hall. [15740/07]

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I wish to inform the Deputy that I am fully satisfied that all requirements under European Union Environmental Directives have and will be adhered to now and in the future.

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