Situation in Maghaberry can be resolved – Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA and Justice Committee member Carál Ní Chuilín has today restated the party’s position that with the necessary political will the issues involving prisoners in Roe House can be resolved.

She said;

“Over the course of recent weeks a number of Sinn Féin representatives have visited prisoners in Maghaberry. We are actively seeking a resolution to the issues in the jail. It is important that prisoners rights are protected.

"Gerry Adams raised the issue directly with David Ford. We have also met with relatives of prisoners affected by the current regime in the prison.We are currently involved in an ongoing engagement with the Justice Department as we seek to ensure a speedy resolution of the problems in Maghaberry.

"It remains our view that with the right political will the outstanding issues can be resolved and a humane regime can quickly be put in place. People being held in prison have the right to be treated with respect and dignity”