McDowell threatens to privatise jails in officers row

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell last night threatened to privatise new jails unless prison officers accept his pay offer within 10 days.

McDowell threatens to privatise jails in officers row

In a toughly worded ultimatum, Mr McDowell said he was determined to return "sanity" to the service.

He insisted that tenders for prisoner escorts would be issued within 21 days if the deal was rejected.

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