Minister amends plans for Cork Prison

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said changes have been made to plans for a new Cork Prison to address some concerns raised by the city council and residents.

A report published by the minister over a week ago, based on a consultation process with interested parties, raised serious concerns from Cork City Council and several residents’ associations.

Householders were worried about certain security issues, effects on their privacy, traffic matters, and falling property prices, with two separate petitions — carrying over 200 names — against the proposal.