Prison boss ‘concerned’ at spying evidence; 'Small number’ of support staff accused of covert surveillance

Prison boss Caron McCaffrey has said that she was “deeply concerned and disappointed” at findings of covert surveillance conducted by some prison officers within her security unit.

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) director general said she was “determined” to implement recommendations of the Inspector of Prisons’ report and added that any prison staff with questions to answer would be subject to investigation and action.