162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to register the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 who is interested in offering counselling services to drug addicts in prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12578/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that Merchants Quay Ireland is the current contract holder for the provision of addiction counselling services to the Irish Prison Service. The provision of addiction counselling services is subject to the normal public procurement process.