Penal Reform Trust welcomes McDowell comments on prisons

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has welcomed the Government’s commitment not to privatise all of Ireland’s prisons.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003 - 12:50

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has welcomed the Government’s commitment not to privatise all of Ireland’s prisons.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell made the commitment in the Dáil yesterday.

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