The public consultation process on planning proposals for a development at Limerick Prison has started with the publication of a Notice of Development.

The proposed development will see the replacement of both the A & B Wings with a new modern cell block designed to meet international standards and will end the practice of slopping out in Limerick Prison. It will also include a new accommodation block for female prisoners.

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In addition, a new purpose built suite of offices for the Probation Service in Limerick will be constructed immediately adjacent to Limerick prison and to the soon to be commenced Courts Complex. This will result in the first multi-disciplinary Justice location in the State.

Drawings and particulars of the proposed development have been made available for inspection at the Head Office of the Irish Prison Service, in Longford and at Roxborough Road Garda Station in Limerick. They will be available for 6 weeks.

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