Debate contribution: Prisons: Staffing Levels

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 30 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 30 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Prisons: Staffing Levels
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5653156

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Whilst my question was very much about the increasing prison estate, she will also understand that high-profile prisoners taking up residence in our facilities has a ripple effect in those establishments. In light of the recent high-profile imprisonment, can the Minister give us an assurance today that resources will be made available to ensure that any ripple effect is minimised and that staff are not affected by it?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3834/22-27.

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