The information was released to Gript under Freedom of Information legislation.
The IPS Director General raised concerns about the issue of overcrowding in November 2022 and February 2024 letters to the Department.
Tagging considered as alternative
Ongoing crisis.
Building more prisons is a “misguided” approach to the problem of crime, Labour Party Justice spokesman Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said, adding that Ireland needs a “fundamental change in approach” to the justice system. Reacting this week to reports from the Prison Officers’ Association which said that problems of overcrowding, drug abuse and attacks in […]
Record numbers on trolleys
Sepsis
‘Serious failings’
“The current bed capacity is insufficient.”
“Cause for concern.”
Thousands at 18 protests
Public call for A&Es to reopen