Cork Prison school shut after water leak causes damage

The school in the new Cork Prison has been closed after a leak caused significant water damage.

Cork Prison school shut after water leak causes damage

The incident occurred at the Rathmore Rd jail overnight on Wednesday, just months after the new €43m purpose-built facility became operational.

Prison authorities said it appeared as if a stop-cock in a roof-top water tank malfunctioned, sending water cascading into the school area, and leaving about an inch of water swirling on the floor area.

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