Person: David McDonald

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>As Ireland was opening up and taking its place in the most developed countries in the world, Mountjoy, its main prison, still had the infrastructure and many of the practices that were half a century out of date.</p>

columnists

Mick Clifford: Putting a light on the murky side of our prisons

Over the last year, I have had the privilege to work on a book with a man who served as a prison officer for over three decades in Irish Prisons, writes Mick Clifford

news

Prison officers lose court challenges into internal transfers and bullying allegations

news

Prison Service drops action against whistleblower

columnists

'The discontinuance of disciplinary action against a prison officer is disturbing on a number of levels'

general

Special Report: Man who unlocked secrets of the prison service now feels confined

business

Dublin start-up eyes export surge

Whistleblower’s allegations of covert prison surveillance substantiated by report

Prison officers who were charged with stopping the flow of drugs into prisons engaged in covert surveillance which may have involved illegal activity, a damning report has found.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019

Is there really nothing sinister to see here?

Some of what emerged in a damning report on surveillance in our prisons wouldn’t be out of place in a TV crime drama, writes Special Correspondent Michael Clifford

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019

Prison officer wants surveillance report issued

The prison officer who had a tracking device fitted to his private vehicle has called on the justice minister to publish the report into alleged illegal surveillance in prisons without delay.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Is report on the prison service ‘locked away’?

The investigation into allegations of illegal surveillance in prisons concluded in March, but the findings have yet to be published, says Special Correspondent Michael Clifford.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Report into surveillance in prisons due out soon

A heavily redacted report into covert surveillance in prisons is to be published in the coming days.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Michael Clifford: Keeping a close eye on Flanagan’s next move

The ‘Irish Examiner’ last year published claims about covert surveillance in prisons. A report was made — but will it be published and followed up on, asks Michael Clifford.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Charlie Flanagan concerned over content of prison surveillance report

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said he is concerned at the “contents” of a report by the Inspector of Prisons into allegations of illegal surveillance of prison officers.

Fri, 03 May, 2019

Minister expresses ‘grave concern’ over prison deaths in internal correspondence

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has expressed “grave concern” at the handling of deaths in prisons, according to internal prison service correspondence seen by the Irish Examiner.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019

Michaela Walsh and Jenna Bromell star at Junior and U23 Indoor Championships

Michaela Walsh and Jenna Bromell were the standout performers at the GloHealth Junior and U23 Indoor Championships, with national junior records in the shot put and 400m respectively.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

What drives SMEs to suceed

In this week’s column, Kehlan takes a look at the some of the businesses he talked to in 2015. He explores what drives these SMEs to succeed.    

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Small Business Q&A: David McDonald from Nova Broadband

In this week’s Q&A, Kehlan Kirwan talks with David McDonald from Nova Broadband. Nova recently announced a major expansion to its broadband coverage and a €250,000 injection from private investors

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Cullen needs no key to unlock Tullamore course

Not even a missing spike key could deter Mary Cullen from dominating the Woodie’s DIY Inter Club Cross Country Championships in Charleville Estate in Tullamore yesterday.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Brogan’s bank on Rebel stars to seal final spot

ST BROGAN’S will field eight members of the Cork All-Ireland Vocational inter county winning team for tomorrow’s schools SAFC semi-final against St Brendan’s (Belmullet) in Lahinch.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2008

Doors were bolted at blaze deaths hostel, inquest told

BOLTED doors on a west Belfast hostel where two homeless men died in a fire could have led to an even bigger loss of life, it was claimed yesterday.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

Doors bolted at blaze deaths hostel, inquest told

Bolted doors on a west Belfast hostel where two homeless men died in a fire could have led to an even bigger loss of life, it was claimed today.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

Murderer found dead in cell

A murderer has been found dead in his cell after apparently committing suicide while serving a life sentence for killing a friend.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2001