Sir, – The recent report of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons concerning an unannounced inspection of Mountjoy Prison is shocking, although not surprising (“Prisoners sleeping on mattresses ‘wedged next to lavatories’ due to overcrowding”, News, September 25th).
It is shameful that prisoners, among whom are many vulnerable and traumatised people already let down by the State, should be treated where their dignity is not respected.
While there are no votes for politicians in focusing on the needs of prisoners, I hope the report will receive due attention and that at least some of our public representatives will hold the Government to account in the treatment of our sisters and brothers who are held in the care of the State. – Yours, etc,
NESSAN VAUGHAN,
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favourite
Irishwoman in El Salvador: I’m 60 and moved halfway around the world. Everything is different
Why has much of Ireland had no sun for 10 days now? The jet stream is to blame
‘Having anxiety was not debilitating.’ Being ashamed of it was
Baldoyle,
Dublin 13.
