Ireland sees one of highest rates in world for vaccinations in prisons
Report found vaccination rates as low as 10 per cent in some countries
Report found vaccination rates as low as 10 per cent in some countries
Irish Penal Reform Trust ‘dismayed’ inmates appear to have been ‘left behind’
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors requests clarification from the Minister
Prison Service began using controversial devices in 2019, records show
Priority for prisoners would likely cause public upset as groups lobby for access
Homelessness and judges’ ‘misguided paternalism’ blamed for increase
PRT says failure to bring dying man in severe pain to nearby hospital ‘not acceptable’
Most at-risk elderly inmates, some in their 80s, are serving sentences for sex crimes
New figures suggest that judges have become more punitive on such offenders since 2011
Prisoner unable to leave cell because no walking stick was available
Irish Penal Reform Trust wants prison sentences to be ‘last resort’ in justice system
Big rise in numbers in past two years ‘definitely linked with housing’
Peter Whelan was jailed for life for murder of Nicola Sweeney
Solas survey reveals that more than 60% of respondents inclined to employ ex-offender
Irish Prison Service says latest figures reflect the programme’s strict selection process
Parnell Summer School told we need to ‘join the dots’ to protect most vulnerable
UN Committee against Torture also calls for urgent action over prison staff shortages
Fundamental review of prison health care sought along with increased staffing in jails
Ireland criticised for holding immigration detainees alongside sentenced prisoners
Youth detention centre mired in controversy censured for harsh and primative conditions
Trust says judges believed criminals being caught were not significant figures
Mandatory minimum 10-year terms have been imposed on just 3% of convicted dealers
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