Justice Minister Naomi Long confirms Northern Ireland's rising prison population will require the recruitment of a further 75 prison staff at an annual cost of £3.5m.
Justice Minister Naomi Long confirms Northern Ireland's rising prison population will require the recruitment of a further 75 prison staff at an annual cost of £3.5m. A disused cell block at Maghaberry Prison will also be reopened to accommodate more prisoners.
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CrimeJustice Minister Naomi Long confirms Northern Ireland's rising prison population will require the recruitment of a further 75 prison staff at an annual cost of £3.5m.
View Premium plansBrowse free archive reportsJustice Minister Naomi Long confirms Northern Ireland's rising prison population will require the recruitment of a further 75 prison staff at an annual cost of £3.5m. A disused cell block at Maghaberry Prison will also be reopened to accommodate more prisoners.