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Criticism of child detention at St Patrick's

The Inspector of Prisons has strongly criticised the continued detention of children at St Patrick's Institution in Dublin
News • 09 Oct 14

Children's Ombudsman welcomes St Patrick's closure

The Children's Ombudsman has said staff working with young offenders need to be "carefully selected" in order to ensure the "culture" of St Patrick's Institution is not replicated elsewhere.
News • 04 Jul 13

Staff members at St Patrick's under investigation

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said the culture outlined in the report on St Patrick's Institution has been brought to an end.
News • 17 Oct 12

Human rights of St Patrick's prisoners 'violated'

A damning report on St Patrick's Institution in Dublin has found a culture that led to the human rights of some children and young adults being either ignored or violated.
News • 16 Oct 12

Ombudsman welcomes St Patrick's decision

Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan has welcomed the Government's decision to stop sending children to be imprisoned at St Patrick's Institution in Dublin.
News • 03 Apr 12

Govt to end detention of children in St Pat's

The Government has announced that the detention of 16- and 17-year-old boys at St Patrick's Institution will be brought to an end over the next two years.
News • 02 Apr 12

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