68. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline progress on the Programme for Government commitment to construct a new prison at Thornton Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49839/26]

This question asks about the progress of building a new prison at Thornton Hall, as promised in the government's programme. It seeks an update on this commitment. This concerns the justice system and public infrastructure. It affects the Department of Justice and potentially the construction sector and local communities.