Covid-19 outbreak at Dublin's Mountjoy Prison The Irish Prison Service has said that 19 positive cases of Covid-19 have been identified among the prisoner population in Mountjoy Prison. Regional • 10 May 21
Drugs, mobiles seized at Mountjoy hidden in sugar bags The largest haul of contraband smuggled into a prison - seized at Mountjoy jail in Dublin today - was hidden in bags of sugar and … Ireland • 17 Nov 20
Case of brain-damaged man in prison 'far from rare' The Director of the Central Mental Hospital has said the case of a brain-damaged homeless man in prison is "far from rare". Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Survey finds employers open to hiring ex-offenders Nearly two thirds of employers would be willing to hire an ex-offender if they were supported to do so, according to new research. Business • 02 Sep 19
Escaped prisoner hid in wheelie bin after M50 chase An escaped prisoner who hid in a wheelie bin after driving the wrong way down a motorway at night while trying to avoiding pursuing gardaí … Courts • 13 Feb 19
Court hears prisoner tried to cut officer's wrist A man attempted to cut a prison officer's wrist with a blade moulded into a toothbrush while the officer was delivering toilet paper, a court … Courts • 14 Dec 18
Man arrested after Airsoft gun found in van at Mountjoy A man has been arrested after an Airsoft gun was found in a van being driven in to Mountjoy Prison this afternoon. Dublin • 17 Jul 18
Feud link investigated after two hurt in prison attack Two prisoners have been taken to hospital following an attack in Mountjoy jail this morning. Ireland • 28 Mar 17
Drugs, weapons and phones found at Mountjoy Prison officers discovered drugs, weapons and mobile phones during a search at Mountjoy Prison this morning. News • 04 Nov 14
Prison officers in industrial action over staffing Prison officers at two of the country's largest prisons are taking industrial action in a dispute over staffing levels. News • 18 Sep 14
Overcrowding and overpricing at Dóchas Centre A report by the Inspector of Prisons has highlighted overcrowding, dirty communal areas and overpricing in the shop at the Dóchas Centre in Dublin. News • 30 Apr 14
Slopping out to end in Mountjoy Prison this year Director of the Prison Service Michael Donnellan has said that the practice of "slopping out" will be eliminated from Mountjoy Prison by September. News • 03 May 13
