Penal reform trust criticises privatisations

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell’s plans to privatise two prisons.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2004 - 13:17

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell’s plans to privatise two prisons.

Mr McDowell has announced his intention to privatise the running of Loughran House and Shelton Abbey as part of a dispute with prison officers over their annual overtime bill.

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Courts Heathrow Place: House Person: Justice Minister Person: Michael McDowell Person: McDowell Person: Rick Lines Person: Lines Organisation: Penal reform trust Organisation: Irish Penal Reform Trust

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