Funeral of prison Inspector takes place today

The funeral of the Inspector of Prisons, former High Court judge Dermot Kinlen, is taking place today.

He died suddenly on Wednesday in Kerry at the age of 77.

Mr Justice Kinlen had a distinguished legal career as a barrister and a High Court judge.

As Inspector of Prisons, a post he took up in 2002, he worked tirelessly to highlight the poor conditions faced by prisoners both in Ireland and aboard.

Tributes have been pouring in from political leaders along with those who worked alongside him.

He is survived by his sister Aideen, brother Kevin, sister-in-law Deirdre and nieces and nephews.

His funeral mass will be held at Donnybrook Church at 10am today with burial afterwards in Deans Grange cemetery.