Transfer of prisoners from Spike underway

The transfer of prisoners from Fort Mitchell Prison at Spike Island in Cork got underway today as part of a plan to close the prison by the end of the month.

Transfer of prisoners from Spike underway

The transfer of prisoners from Fort Mitchell Prison at Spike Island in Cork got underway today as part of a plan to close the prison by the end of the month.

The Prison Officers Association is against the move, which occurs while talks aimed at resolving the row over prison officers overtime is underway.

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