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# Mountjoy Prison

Gardaí advised to stay away from Mountjoy Prison due to active Covid-19 outbreak

May 14th 2021, 12:05 AM 23,765 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí cannot interview prisoners as part of investigations as authorities deal with the prison outbreak, Niall O'Connor reports.
There are 19 prisoners with confirmed Covid-19 infections while at least nine prison staff have also tested positive.
The Prison Service is now awaiting a further series of tests to determine the spread of the infection.

Three prisoners in Portlaoise and Mountjoy test positive for Covid-19

# Coronavirus

Three prisoners in Portlaoise and Mountjoy test positive for Covid-19

Jan 12th 2021, 7:58 AM 15,059 Views 12 Comments

The prison service is making arrangements for mass testing of prisoners and staff in both locations.

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# Cloverhill

'He could have lost his eye': Prison officer injured in assault by inmate at Cloverhill

Jul 26th 2019, 6:10 AM 15,587 Views 10 Comments

The Prison Officers Association has called for the provision of protective equipment like batons and pepper spray for staff.

'Mind-boggling': Department can't say whether payments to firm were for surveillance of prison staff

# Prison Service

'Mind-boggling': Department can't say whether payments to firm were for surveillance of prison staff

Feb 15th 2019, 6:20 AM 17,163 Views 19 Comments

The prison service paid two private security companies over a two-year period.

'If prison does not serve and rehabilitate offenders, they will return to life as before, or worse'

# Column

'If prison does not serve and rehabilitate offenders, they will return to life as before, or worse'

Jun 24th 2018, 6:15 AM 16,841 Views 20 Comments

I think some people baulk a little when they hear reports of major improvements being made to prison conditions, and of resources being spent on education and training, writes Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan.

'Things are not getting better': Prison officers say they're attacked a lot more than official stats say

# Violent Attacks

'Things are not getting better': Prison officers say they're attacked a lot more than official stats say

Apr 19th 2018, 8:41 AM 6,379 Views 27 Comments

Jim Mitchell, from the Prison Officers’ Association. has said the official figures “don’t reflect” the situation on the ground.

Over 7,000 Irish prisoners got out on early release this year

# Outta Here

Over 7,000 Irish prisoners got out on early release this year

Dec 18th 2016, 10:15 PM 10,475 Views 57 Comments

Statistics contained in the CSO showed 45% of prisoners reoffended within three years.

'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

# On The Frontline

'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

Sep 13th 2016, 10:00 PM 17,022 Views 13 Comments

The annual parade and gala will focus on safety and will also pay tribute to members of the services who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Hostage situation at Cloverhill may have been attempt to make claim against State

# Prison

Hostage situation at Cloverhill may have been attempt to make claim against State

Jun 15th 2016, 4:29 PM 19,094 Views 12 Comments

An inmate who held another hostage in a cell was given a three and a half year sentence today.

Here's how repeat offenders causing 'havoc' are going to be tackled

# Crackdown

Here's how repeat offenders causing 'havoc' are going to be tackled

Nov 30th 2015, 11:30 AM 24,154 Views 86 Comments

Gardaí, the Irish Prison Service, and the Probation Service are joining forces on the initiative.

Some officers 'turning a blind eye' to growth of criminal gangs in prisons

# Gang Culture

Some officers 'turning a blind eye' to growth of criminal gangs in prisons

Nov 3rd 2015, 6:59 PM 15,055 Views 58 Comments

The Irish Prison Service is being blamed for the growth of criminal gangs in Irish jails.

Inmates in Mountjoy formed pyramid in yard to help prisoner reach drugs

# Stranded

Inmates in Mountjoy formed pyramid in yard to help prisoner reach drugs

Jun 10th 2015, 1:30 PM 28,751 Views 53 Comments

The inmate consumed the drugs while he was up there and was unable to get back down.

Prisoner found dead in Midlands Prison cell

# Portlaoise

Prisoner found dead in Midlands Prison cell

May 9th 2015, 11:03 AM 24,395 Views 47 Comments

It’s the second death of a prisoner in 24 hours.

Prisoner stabbed in head with 'sharpened spoon' in serious condition

# Wheatfield

Prisoner stabbed in head with 'sharpened spoon' in serious condition

Apr 30th 2015, 3:58 PM 22,054 Views 44 Comments

The prisoner lost a huge amount of blood in the attack.

'No special honours' for soldiers, prison staff, gardaí who served during The Troubles

# Service

'No special honours' for soldiers, prison staff, gardaí who served during The Troubles

Apr 26th 2015, 6:00 PM 16,480 Views 42 Comments

One TD thinks there should be.

# Attack

Two prison officers receive slash wounds in inmate attack at Mountjoy Prison

Apr 23rd 2015, 10:39 AM 14,334 Views 38 Comments

The prisoner used an improvised weapon.

Inmates found dead at two Irish prisons over Christmas period

# Suspected Overdoses

Inmates found dead at two Irish prisons over Christmas period

Dec 27th 2014, 1:40 PM 31,695 Views 0 Comments

Prisoners died at Limerick Prison and at Wheatfield in Dublin. It’s believed they suffered drug overdoses.

Both sides 'disappointed' as officers picket outside Cloverhill prison

# Industrial Non-relations

Both sides 'disappointed' as officers picket outside Cloverhill prison

Sep 18th 2014, 3:51 PM 10,730 Views 38 Comments

The officers claim staffing levels are dangerously low.

New governor appointed to Mountjoy Prison

# New Job

New governor appointed to Mountjoy Prison

Aug 27th 2014, 2:23 PM 10,161 Views 29 Comments

Brian Murphy will take up his new role in September.

From GSOC to asylum seekers, what are Ireland's human rights failings?

# There Are Loads

From GSOC to asylum seekers, what are Ireland's human rights failings?

Jun 16th 2014, 10:11 PM 7,775 Views 97 Comments

And we have to address them all before a United Nations committee next month.

Call for Ombudsman as prison officers subjected to 'malicious' complaints

# Irish Prison Service

Call for Ombudsman as prison officers subjected to 'malicious' complaints

May 8th 2014, 8:03 AM 4,892 Views 10 Comments

The Prison Officers Association has noted that the majority of complaints are not upheld.

# Gary Douch

Death of Gary Douch, killed in Mountjoy, was "avoidable and should not have happened"

May 1st 2014, 11:13 PM 40,944 Views 65 Comments

A report into Douch’s death was published today and outlined systemic failures in the management of the man who killed him.

Conversations between 84 prisoners and their solicitors were ‘inadvertently recorded’

# Prisongate

Conversations between 84 prisoners and their solicitors were ‘inadvertently recorded’

Apr 1st 2014, 5:55 PM 12,865 Views 65 Comments

New revelations about recordings have been disclosed by the Taoiseach in the Dáil today.

# Cork

Concerned Cork residents say new prison will overshadow their homes

Jan 20th 2014, 10:43 PM 15,523 Views 42 Comments

The Director General of the Irish Prison Service Michael Donnellan said the residents were fully consulted about the construction plans for the new prison.

# Human Rights

Human rights training course launched for prison staff

Dec 11th 2013, 4:04 PM 6,116 Views 87 Comments

The Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, welcomed the training course at the Irish Prison Service College in Portlaoise.

Sneak peek at the raunchy Irish Prison Service 2014 Calendar

# Officer Naughty

From The Daily Edge

# Officer Naughty

Sneak peek at the raunchy Irish Prison Service 2014 Calendar

Oct 16th 2013, 9:04 AM 29,585 Views 117 Comments

Prisoner Cell Block HOT!

Prison officer recovering from cancer awarded €80,000 in employment tribunal case

# Equality Tribunal

Prison officer recovering from cancer awarded €80,000 in employment tribunal case

Sep 17th 2013, 7:15 AM 14,638 Views 38 Comments

The Equality Tribunal has found that the Prison Service did not have “fair and transparent” selection processes in place.

“The culture has not changed” – St Patrick’s Institution finally gets closed down

# Young Offenders

“The culture has not changed” – St Patrick’s Institution finally gets closed down

Jul 3rd 2013, 8:17 PM 15,723 Views 114 Comments

The head of the Irish Prison Service said that the safety of young offenders cannot be guaranteed at St Patrick’s.

# On The Run

Killer on the run after making escape while visiting sick father in hospital

Apr 29th 2013, 10:56 AM 16,722 Views 45 Comments

Christopher Doyle was previously given a 12 year sentence for the manslaughter of Co Meath pensioner, Patrick Logan.

Dublin gardaí plan work-to-rule for next week

# Industrial Action

Dublin gardaí plan work-to-rule for next week

Feb 13th 2013, 6:28 AM 13,981 Views 95 Comments

The rank-and-file gardaí also agreed not to work in prisons if prison officers go on strike.

# Prison

Report asks for more supports for children with parents in prison

Nov 19th 2012, 11:47 AM 3,474 Views 32 Comments

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has made a number of recommendations about the rights and needs of families of prisoners.

Hillary Clinton calls killing of David Black "outrageous and cowardly act"

# Northern Ireland

Hillary Clinton calls killing of David Black "outrageous and cowardly act"

Nov 3rd 2012, 11:45 AM 6,961 Views 57 Comments

The US Secretary of State praised the swift efforts of the PSNI in trying to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Column: Politicians have no place in deciding who gets freed from prison

# Opinion

Column: Politicians have no place in deciding who gets freed from prison

Oct 23rd 2012, 7:30 PM 43 Views 32 Comments

Our early release system badly needs an overhaul, writes Liam Herrick of the Irish Penal Reform Trust.

Double killer Malcolm MacArthur released after 30 years

# Out Of Jail

Double killer Malcolm MacArthur released after 30 years

Sep 19th 2012, 8:11 AM 45,242 Views 32 Comments

MacArthur was jailed in 1982 after he killed a nurse in the Phoenix Park and shot dead a farmer.

'Disturbing issues' uncovered by probe of St Patrick's youth institution

# Young Offenders

'Disturbing issues' uncovered by probe of St Patrick's youth institution

May 22nd 2012, 5:51 PM 5,822 Views 10 Comments

The Inspector of Prisons is undertaking a “far reaching” inquiry into the institution, where 16 and 17-year-olds are held.

# Hunger Strike

Israeli court rejects hunger-strikers' appeal

May 8th 2012, 12:38 PM 963 Views 11 Comments

Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahleh have been striking for more than 70 days. They are among more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners who are currently on hunger strike.

Dramatic 45 per cent increase in numbers sent to prison

# Prisons

Dramatic 45 per cent increase in numbers sent to prison

Apr 30th 2012, 6:27 PM 3,299 Views 47 Comments

However, the number of prison staff has actually fallen over the last five years.

Electronic monitoring of prisoners to be introduced

# Tagging

Electronic monitoring of prisoners to be introduced

Apr 13th 2012, 2:42 PM 2,769 Views 39 Comments

The Irish Prison Service has put the contract to provide the system out to tender.

More than 15,000 contraband items seized in Irish prisons

# Weapons

More than 15,000 contraband items seized in Irish prisons

Jan 28th 2012, 8:00 AM 2,577 Views 15 Comments

In the past two years, almost 3,000 weapons have been confiscated from prisoners, including homemade items such as sharpened toothbrushes and pool balls in socks.

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