McDowell vows to close prisons as officers reject pay deal

Justice Minister Michael McDowell said today he would close two open prisons and privatise prisoner escorts, following the rejection of a pay deal by prison officers.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2005 - 18:17

Justice Minister Michael McDowell said today he would close two open prisons and privatise prisoner escorts, following the rejection of a pay deal by prison officers.

The temporary closure of the Curragh prison in Kildare and Spike Island prison in Cork will be made permanent.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: KildarePlace: Spike IslandPlace: CorkPlace: Shanganagh CastlePlace: DublinPlace: Loughan HousePlace: County CavanPlace: Shelton AbbeyPlace: County WicklowPerson: McDowellPerson: Justice MinisterPerson: Michael McDowellPerson: Director General of the Prison ServiceOrganisation: Prison Officers AssociationOrganisation: POAOrganisation: Irish Prison ServiceOrganisation: Labour Relations Commission
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