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Minister for Justice turns sod on housing project at Castlerea Prison

Minister for Justice turns sod on housing project at Castlerea Prison

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Construction of the Grove Housing Development Project is underway

One in four inmates receiving methadone for opioid addiction at Mountjoy Prison

One in four inmates receiving methadone for opioid addiction at Mountjoy Prison

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The proportion is highest among inmates in the women’s prison at the Mountjoy campus, where 40 per cent of prisoners are receiving methadone or a similar drug

'Cowboy steaks' and sugar-free Monster drinks among items hand-delivered to prisoners

'Cowboy steaks' and sugar-free Monster drinks among items hand-delivered to prisoners

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The Irish Prison Service had, for the first time, refused to disclose the records under Freedom of Information laws.

Irish Prison Service vehicle damaged outside sitting of County Roscommon court

Irish Prison Service vehicle damaged outside sitting of County Roscommon court

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Man has been arrested