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Judge backs prison service whistleblower's allegations

Allegations of bullying, harassment and isolation of a whistleblower in the Irish Prison Service have been upheld in a review authored by a retired judge, seen by RTÉ's This Week.
Ireland • 21 May 17

New laws on fines sees drop in numbers being imprisoned

The Irish Prison Service says the number of people being sent to prison is continuing to drop because of new fines legislation.
Crime • 15 May 17

10% increase in people jailed for unpaid fines

The number of people jailed for non-payment of court fines increased by 10% last year compared to the previous year, the Irish Prison Service annual report shows.
News • 27 Jun 16

New security measures for prison officers

A series of new security measures for escorting high-risk prisoners following the escape of a dangerous inmate from Tallaght hospital earlier this year have been announced.
News • 07 May 15

Drug use labelled as main issue in Irish prisons

Drug use and staff shortages continue to be major issues within the Irish prison system, according to annual reports published today.
News • 18 Aug 14

Shatter orders investigation into prison tapes

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the recording of telephone conversations between prisoners and their solicitors.
News • 02 Apr 14

Judge accuses Dóchas governor of collusion

A District court Judge has accused the governor of Dóchas women’s prison of colluding with the director of the Irish Prison Service.
News • 20 Nov 13

St Patrick's transfers by end of year - Shatter

Young people aged between 17 and 20 currently being held at St Patrick's Institution should be transferred by the end of the year to allow for the facility to be closed.
News • 12 Sep 13

Warning over solitary confinement in Irish prisons

The head of the Irish Prison Service has said the number of prisoners locked in solitary confinement in Irish jails is not acceptable.
News • 22 Jul 13

Prison deaths to be independently investigated

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has announced that the death of anyone in the custody of the Irish Prison Service will be independently investigated by the Inspector of Prisons.
News • 19 Apr 12

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