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Prison officer stabbed by inmate in Dublin

National News

Prison officer stabbed by inmate in big jail

A prison officer is understood to be receiving treatment after being stabbed in the face during an inmate’s attempted escape in Dublin. The incident occurred while the prisoner was being escorted to a location outside of Mountjoy Prison. The Irish ...

08 May 2023 at 16:21

Local News

Letterkenny cocaine dealer pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to the possession of cocaine in Letterkenny with intent to sell or supply. Amin Rhamahi was formally arraigned when he appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The 47-year-old is in custody at Castlerea prison and was ...

13 May 2023 at 10:06

National News

Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

Ireland may have to consider introducing policies similar to those in Scotland around where to house trans women in prisons, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said. It follows a prominent case that preceded Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as ...

21 Mar 2023 at 21:55

National News

Bishop voices concern about overcrowding at Mountjoy Prison

A bishop has expressed concern over overcrowding at Mountjoy Prison following a visit to the facility. Bishop Martin Hayes said that despite the best of intentions, the prison system is under pressure and “struggling to achieve ...

01 May 2023 at 15:38

Local News

Donegal man found dead in prison cell

The Irish Prison Service has launched a probe after a Donegal man was found dead in his cell. Donegal Live understands that the prisoner was found early on Thursday morning. His family have been informed of his death. The man, ...

26 Jan 2023 at 10:35

National News

Ukraine releases over 100 captured Russian soldiers as part of prisoner swap

More than 200 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have returned home in a prisoner swap, the warring countries said. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 106 Russian soldiers were released from Ukrainian custody as part of an agreement ...

11 Apr 2023 at 12:17

National News

'I wish them all the best' - 133 new graduates set to work in Irish Prison System

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has welcomed the graduation of 133 Recruit Prison Officers at the Print Works, Dublin Castle on Wednesday, April 3. The new officers completed their Higher Certificate of Arts in Custodial ...

04 Apr 2024 at 16:34

National News

Mandatory retirement age for gardai, Defence Forces and prison officers raised

The mandatory retirement age for gardai, the Defence Forces and prison officers has been increased in a bid to address staffing issues. The Government has increased the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62. The maximum ...

05 Mar 2024 at 16:17

National News

Irish prisons implement daily cell searches after Gardaí catch drone delivering heroin

Irish prisons are implementing major security changes after a drone bound for a west Dublin prison was found to be carrying heroin. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has re-affirmed its commitment to investing in new ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:56

National News

Remains of executed prisoners to be removed from Irish prison this month

The remains of executed prisoners from the grounds of an Irish prison will be removed and reinterred this month (January 2024). The Department of Justice has confirmed news of the project, which will see prisoner ...

02 Jan 2024 at 12:43

Local News

Limerick gangland murderer David Stanners found dead in Mountjoy Prison

THE INFAMOUS Limerick gangland murderer, David Stanners, has been found dead at Mountjoy Prison. David ‘Frog Eyes’ Stanners, from Moyross, is reported to have been "discovered deceased" in the early hours of ...

26 Oct 2023 at 12:32

National News

Prison population and staff in "unsafe and unworkable environment" as overcrowding worsens

The surge in prisoner numbers to a record high is “unsafe and unacceptable”, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has said. In a statement at the Prison Officers Association annual delegate conference in ...

25 Apr 2024 at 15:28

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