Reopening of Currah prison ruled out after feasibility study
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Proposals to refurbish the former military prison at the Curragh and use it as a civilian prison have reportedly been dropped.
According to the Sunday Independent, a feasibility study commissioned by the Irish Prison Service has concluded that it would not be a “feasible, viable, cost-effective or safe option”.
Extensive works would be required at significant cost in order to use the historic building as a prison with a capacity of just 62 spaces, the study found.
The study also raised legal concerns about the ownership of the site and the potential need for legislation.
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