Prisoners to sue State over ‘slopping out’

OVER 800 prisoners are taking actions against the State over claims their human rights have been violated because they were forced to slop out.

Some of the State’s most high profile inmates, including senior dissident republicans and members of warring Limerick gangs, are among those involved in the action.

The Prison Service said yesterday the claims would be fought vigorously while the inmates have been warned that even if they win, their victims could then sue for damages.