25th March 2003
552. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the difference between the average cost of keeping a prisoner in prison here per annum and that of the average cost per annum internationally. [7905/03]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): The following table outlines the latest figures available in relation to the average cost of keeping an offender in prison in Ireland and in three adjoining jurisdictions. All costs are shown in euro.*
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Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.