Thomas Gould
Question:526. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of submissions received on the proposed demolition of the old Cork prison site. [52962/26]
View answerTuesday, 14 July 2026
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I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that it has received 84 submissions in relation to the proposed demolition of the old Cork Prison, and that due consideration will be given to each submission and reply issued.
The facility on the old decommissioned Cork Prison site will be a large extension of the existing prison and will provide prison spaces for approximately 100 women and 230 men. This intended approach will ensure efficiencies with the design and the practical operations of the new facility in parallel with the existing prison.
As the project’s planning process commences with relevant authorities, it should be emphasised that this project is at a preliminary stage and that there will be stakeholder engagement as part of the overall planning process.