Two prison units opened and 100 cells doubled up to tackle overcrowding

Two prison units are being opened and 100 cells are being 'doubled up' in a bid to deal with a resurgence in overcrowding in prisons.

Two prison units opened and 100 cells doubled up to tackle overcrowding
Thu, 02 May, 2019 - 19:07
Cormac O’Keeffe

Two prison units are being opened and 100 cells are being 'doubled up' in a bid to deal with a resurgence in overcrowding in prisons.

The Irish Prison Service said it was also working with the Department of Justice to determine what is driving the increase.

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