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Asked by Michelle

AQW 45151/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any reason a request from the Northern Ireland Prison Service to visit the Maze Long Kesh site as part of the International Corrections and Prisons Association annual conference in October was rejected.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 29 April 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
  • Priority
Tabled
29 April 2026
Answer due by
5 May 2026
Answered
21 May 202622 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
Yes

Answer

Maze/Long Kesh is currently a regeneration site: the condition and facilities at the former prison are such that it is not suitable for general public access.

The sensitivity surrounding the site must also be given consideration.

Requests for access are considered on a case-by-case basis, taking account of these factors.

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