Menu
21/02/2007
New prison site to be revealed by summer
The government has today revealed that it will identify the new location for the replacement for the out of date Magilligan prison later this year.
Security Minister Paul Goggins today said that prison chiefs have been asked to provide a list of possible site for the new jail before the end of the summer.
The decision to build a new prison came after an inspection revealed that some areas of the prison were unsafe and unfit for living.
Authorities are also believed to be considering the idea of demolishing the existing building and rebuilding the new jail on its site.
Commenting on this, Paul Goggins said: “I have asked the Prison Service, in consultation with other interested parties, to provide me with a comprehensive Options Appraisal by the end of the summer. This will enable me to take a final decision on whether to rebuild on the existing site at Magilligan or at another location in Northern Ireland.”
(EF/KMcA)
Security Minister Paul Goggins today said that prison chiefs have been asked to provide a list of possible site for the new jail before the end of the summer.
The decision to build a new prison came after an inspection revealed that some areas of the prison were unsafe and unfit for living.
Authorities are also believed to be considering the idea of demolishing the existing building and rebuilding the new jail on its site.
Commenting on this, Paul Goggins said: “I have asked the Prison Service, in consultation with other interested parties, to provide me with a comprehensive Options Appraisal by the end of the summer. This will enable me to take a final decision on whether to rebuild on the existing site at Magilligan or at another location in Northern Ireland.”
(EF/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 March 2017
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
02 July 2003
Former prison site earmarked as wind farm
Belfast-based electricity supplier, Energia says it is considering undertaking a feasibility study for a wind farm at the former Maze prison site outside Lisburn.
Former prison site earmarked as wind farm
Belfast-based electricity supplier, Energia says it is considering undertaking a feasibility study for a wind farm at the former Maze prison site outside Lisburn.
31 August 2021
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
31 August 2018
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
14 September 2016
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
