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10/12/2012
David Ford Attends Prison Carol Service
Justice Minister David Ford has attended the annual carol service for the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast.
The service has taken place every year since 1999 and is organised by the NIPS Central Benevolent Fund (CBF), a registered charity which supports the Prison Service family.
Mr Ford said: "The Benevolent Fund makes an important contribution to prison family life throughout the year, which has proved most significant in recent times. I wish to thank them for inviting me to today’s service and congratulate them on the work they do for Prison Staff.
"It has been my pleasure to join with the Prison Service family in celebrating the beginning of the Christmas season in the splendid surroundings of St. Anne’s. I would also like to thank all of the participants in today’s service.
"I wish the staff of the Prison Service and their families a peaceful Christmas and prosperous New Year."
(IT/GK)
The service has taken place every year since 1999 and is organised by the NIPS Central Benevolent Fund (CBF), a registered charity which supports the Prison Service family.
Mr Ford said: "The Benevolent Fund makes an important contribution to prison family life throughout the year, which has proved most significant in recent times. I wish to thank them for inviting me to today’s service and congratulate them on the work they do for Prison Staff.
"It has been my pleasure to join with the Prison Service family in celebrating the beginning of the Christmas season in the splendid surroundings of St. Anne’s. I would also like to thank all of the participants in today’s service.
"I wish the staff of the Prison Service and their families a peaceful Christmas and prosperous New Year."
(IT/GK)
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