Covid-19: Prison visits and times restricted The Prison Service has reduced the number of prison visits and the length of time visitors can see inmates as part of its response to … Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
Inspector to probe prison surveillance allegation The independent Inspector of Prisons, Patricia Gilheaney, is to carry out an "urgent preliminary investigation" into allegations that covert surveillance has been used in prisons. Ireland • 22 Nov 18
Prison Service chief Donnellan to step down Director General of the Prison Service Michael Donnellan is to step down from the position. Crime • 27 Sep 18
Disciplinary system for prisoners to be reviewed Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan is to review the system for disciplining prisoners following criticism of it by the Prison Officers' Association. Ireland • 19 Apr 18
Mental health is 'massive problem in prisons' Prisons have been compared to asylums by representatives of the Prison Service at the Public Accounts Committee. News • 02 Feb 17
Improved prison conditions have reduced violence The Irish Prison Service has said improvements in conditions for inmates have led to a significant reduction in the level of violence in prisons. News • 24 Jan 16
90 visitors suspected of prison drug smuggling Ninety prison visitors have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs into prisons so far this year. News • 02 Oct 15
Hopes prison industrial action may be averted There are hopes that the looming industrial dispute in the prison service may be averted following an intervention by the National Oversight Group for the … News • 13 Mar 15
Prison service savings not achieved - Fitzgerald Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald has said significant savings and reforms set out in the Haddington Road Agreement for the prison service have … News • 03 Mar 15
Calls between prisoners and solicitors recorded The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that 139 prisoners had their telephone conversations with solicitors recorded while in custody. News • 01 Apr 14
Fall in number of prisoners on protection The Prison Service has announced a significant reduction in the number of inmates on protection in the country's jails. News • 06 Mar 14
POA appeals for measures to deal with prison gangs The Prison Officers' Association has accused the Prison Service of ignoring the activities of criminal gangs in prisons. News • 26 Apr 12
