Tenders sought for prison revamp

Slopping out will soon be confined to the past at Limerick Prison.

The multi-million-euro redevelopment of Limerick Prison moved a step closer yesterday as the Irish Prison Service sought tenders from firms to construct 100 cells for men and 50 for women in separate blocks at the prison.

The works are to also include the construction of facilities for staff, catering, laundry, sports, workshop and education along with a car park for 200 cars.