Dundon claims he wants to learn Arabic and Turkish in prison

A legal challenge by convicted criminal Wayne Dundon to a decision by the authorities at Cloverhill Prison to isolate him from the mainstream population has been further adjourned in the High Court.

The Limerick man complains he is being denied access to prison educational and training facilities in circumstances where he wishes to learn languages, such as Arabic and Turkish. He also complains that restrictions were placed on family visits and says his segregation is a breach of his rights.

In proceedings against the governor of Cloverhill Prison, the justice minister, Ireland, and the Attorney General, Dundon is seeking to be transferred to an ordinary block within the mainstream prison. He also wants to take part in structured activities for not less than five hours a day, five days a week.