As prisoners are transferred off Spike Island, the Fianna Fáil leader points the finger of responsibility for the riots at the Minister for Justice.
Just days following riots at the prison on Spike Island, prisoners are removed from the island and transferred to other prisons.
The transfer of prisoners took place under conditions of tight security.
The first group of 22 prisoners is now on its way to Dublin and other prisoners are due to be taken later today to Limerick prison.
As the cleanup on Spike Island continues, the debate over the responsibility for the most expensive prison riot in the history of the state continues.
Fianna Fáil leader Charles Haughey visited Cobh to express his support to prison officers. The opposition leader pointed the finger at the government for allowing the prison to open when proper preparations had not been made in regard to the buildings, security and staffing levels.
The decision at that time has turned out to be a disastrous one.
Mr Haughey believes that the responsibility for the riot lies with the Minister for Justice Michael Noonan and his department.
Mr Haughey was not able to visit Spike Island after the ferry service was suspended under Garda instruction.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 2 September 1985. The reporter is Michael Walsh.
