Organisation: Oberstown Children Detention Centre

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Boy loses case over treatment after Oberstown 'standoff'

A boy detained at Oberstown Children Detention Centre has lost his High Court challenge over being subjected to a "separation" period following an incident involving an eight-hour "standoff" between several detainees and staff.

Fri, 03 May, 2019

Ireland tops lead table for those serving life sentences in prison

Ireland is near the top of the table of 47 European nations for the number of life sentence inmates in prison.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

Ireland third highest in Europe for 'lifers' in prisons; Northern Ireland first

Ireland is near the top of the table of 47 European nations for the number of life sentence inmates in prison.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

‘Plans in place’ for Oberstown strike

Contingency plans have been developed at Oberstown Children Detention Centre should a threatened staff strike go ahead in the new year, according to the minister for children.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2016