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Portlaoise Prison

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<p>Gangland criminal Freddie Thompson raised the alarm when he made a complaint to the governor of Portlaoise Prison.</p>

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Officers told Freddie Thompson that superiors were 'idiots'
Three prison officers have been found to have made disparaging remarks about senior colleagues to some of the most dangerous criminals in the State.
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Justice imprisoned: How a report with implications for prison officer safety met with delays and inaction
Prison service faces time in the docks

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Prison service faces time in the docks
Dundon gang boss costing tax-payer €2,000 a week to imprison; Graham Dwyer over €1,000

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Dundon gang boss costing tax-payer €2,000 a week to imprison; Graham Dwyer over €1,000
Portlaoise Prison Wing C on lockdown

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Portlaoise Prison Wing C on lockdown
Fears release of rapist Christy Griffin could reignite Dublin gangland feud

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Fears release of rapist Christy Griffin could reignite Dublin gangland feud
Murderer 'tried to choke Portlaoise Prison guard'
Murderer 'tried to choke Portlaoise Prison guard'

Prison authorities have launched an investigation after a convicted murderer allegedly tried to choke a prison officer at Portlaoise Prison last night.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

Prison officer gets 14 stitches after Midlands Prison fight; at least one other also injured
Prison officer gets 14 stitches after Midlands Prison fight; at least one other also injured

At least two prison officers have been injured during an incident at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2015

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