Prisons (Ireland) Act, 1826

Commissioners shall have the powers of raising gravel, &c. given to overseers of roads.

44. All commissioners or other persons duly authorized or employed in or for the building, altering, enlarging, or repairing any gaol, bridewell, house of correction, or other prison in Ireland, or any of the appurtenances thereof, shall for such purpose have all and singular the same powers of raising and carrying away sand, gravel, stones, earth, or other materials, as are or shall from time to time be given by any laws or law in force in Ireland to the overseers of the public roads, and subject to the same regulations and restrictions.

[Ss. 45, 46 rep. 53 & 54 Vict. c. 51. (S.L.R.)]