asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the recreational and educational facilities provided for prisoners at present held in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The answer to the first part of the question is "Yes". The facilities include games, lectures, hobbies and entertainments.

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asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the conditions under which prisoners in the Curragh Camp are permitted to receive visitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The prisoners are permitted to receive visitors under the same conditions as obtain in civil prisons. I am satisfied with the conditions.