669. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the proposed new wing, for the planned extension at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise recently approved by Cabinet as part of a fast-tracked expansion, is to be constructed on the site currently occupied by the prison's award-winning horticulture facility; if so, the rationale for dismantling a nationally-recognised rehabilitation and education unit that has featured in programming (details supplied) farming and agri-education publications, and multiple public-interest articles highlighting its proven success in upskilling prisoners, supporting reintegration, and delivering positive environmental and community outcomes; and if any impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, or consultation with staff and stakeholders was undertaken before deciding to remove the horticulture unit to make way for additional cell capacity. [71356/25]

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669. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the proposed new wing, for the planned extension at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise recently approved by Cabinet as part of a fast-tracked expansion, is to be constructed on the site currently occupied by the prison's award-winning horticulture facility; if so, the rationale for dismantling a nationally-recognised rehabilitation and education unit that has featured in programming (details supplied) farming and agri-education publications, and multiple public-interest articles highlighting its proven success in upskilling prisoners, supporting reintegration, and delivering positive environmental and community outcomes; and if any impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, or consultation with staff and stakeholders was undertaken before deciding to remove the horticulture unit to make way for additional cell capacity. [71356/25]

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