Housing and Justice Ministers are set to present key proposals to the Cabinet addressing urgent planning rule changes and prison capacity issues. The memo by Housing Minister James Browne will include considerations for attic conversions and storage solutions. Concurrently, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan plans to expedite the construction of nearly 1,000 additional prison spaces by 2030 to combat a record high prison population. Several projects will be expedited, shortening timelines significantly for prison developments across various locations in the country.
Ministers will consider changes to planning rules including attic conversions and external wall insulation, aimed at improving residential adaptability and efficiency.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan proposes accelerating the construction of nearly 1,000 new prison spaces to address rising prison population and improve conditions.
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