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 … 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 … 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 … News • 02 Apr 12