Prison officers hit out at closure plans

The decision to close two prisons and privatise two open prisons will cost the state in the long term, prison officers warned today.

Prison officers hit out at closure plans

The decision to close two prisons and privatise two open prisons will cost the state in the long term, prison officers warned today.

The changes were introduced by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell after prison officers voted against accepting a new pay deal.

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