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Prison Service culture

Summary

Senator Wilson calls for a debate on the Prison Service and its culture, commending Judge Reilly for exposing abuses at St Patrick’s Institution.

I join with other colleagues in calling for a debate on the Prison Service. That debate should not just be about prison buildings but about the culture of what goes on in those prisons. I commend Judge Reilly for his persistence in undertaking his task of exposing what was going on in St. Patrick's Institution. It is a disgrace that in 2012 these types of horrific incidents should be occurring to vulnerable young people in State institutions, for that is what St. Patrick's Institution is.

I welcome the fact that St. Patrick's Institution is to close by 2012 and I also welcome the new facilities being provided in Oberstown.

In light of the announcements yesterday by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, in the so-called document, Putting People First, I took Senator Landy’s advice and read the 200 page document last night. It is very impressive-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Is Senator Wilson calling for a debate?

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-----and glossy. I wish to say two things, with your indulgence, a Chathaoirligh.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

We are not having a debate on the issue today.

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