52 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress, if any, he is making in relation to the provision of 1,000 extra prison spaces in the first two years in office of the Government as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15345/98]

61 Mr. Wright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress, if any, made to date in relation to the provision of prison places at Castlerea place of detention, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15362/98]

64 Mr. Wright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress, if any, made in relation to the provision of a remand prison at Wheatfield, Dublin; when it is expected that places will come on stream at the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15363/98]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 52, 61, and 64 together.