Number of prison inmates up 11% last year

The number of inmates in Irish prisons increased by 11% last year, according to the latest annual report from the Inspector of Prisons.

Number of prison inmates up 11% last year

The number of inmates in Irish prisons increased by 11% last year, according to the latest annual report from the Inspector of Prisons.

The report says the number of people jailed for 10 years or more increased by 38% in 2008.

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