AQW 42276/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 11/03/2026
Answered On Date: 24/03/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the rationale for the policy, whereby the Northern Ireland Prison Service ceases maintenance or replacement of security equipment, issued to prison officers six months after retirement.

Answer:

The Northern Ireland Prison Service does not disclose any information about the security arrangements for serving or retired staff into the public domain.