Penal Reform Trust pushes for changes in Limerick jail

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has said an action plan to address overcrowding and hygiene concerns at Limerick Prison must be fully implemented.

It follows the publication of a report into conditions at the prison which found that prisoners were being held in cramped and dirty cells.

The Inspector of Prisons found that commitments given, after an earlier report criticised the facility, had not been followed through.

However, the Penal Reform Trust said that some improvements have been made in recent months.

Executive Director of the Trust, Liam Herrick said cut backs in capital spending cannot be used as an excuse for conditions at the prison.