22nd October 2002
351. Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the costings for the running of the prison service, distinguishing between the cost per place of high security and low security prisons. [18960/02]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): The average cost of keeping an offender for the calendar year 2001 was estimated at €79,000. The breakdown by institution is as follows: *
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Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.