Inmates let out to accommodate new prisoners

Inmates in Cork Prison were released to make way for new inmates because of overcrowding, it was revealed today.

Inmates let out to accommodate new prisoners
Wed, 26 Jul, 2006 - 15:56

Inmates in Cork Prison were released to make way for new inmates because of overcrowding, it was revealed today.

At least 12 new inmates arrived in the facility on Friday night, having being sentenced at district courts and the Circuit Criminal Court earlier that day.

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