Section for 'protected prisoners' in Mountjoy set for closure

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has announced the closure of a section of Mountjoy jail used to house 'protected prisoners'.

Section for 'protected prisoners' in Mountjoy set for closure
Sun, 14 Sep, 2014 - 20:47

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has announced the closure of a section of Mountjoy jail used to house 'protected prisoners'.

The Separation Unit was described as overcrowded and dirty by authorities including the Inspector of Prisons.

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