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More than 66% of inmates in busiest prisons are on medication

More than two-thirds of inmates at three of the country's busiest prisons are on prescribed medication, according to a tender issued by the Irish Prison Service.

More than 66% of inmates in busiest prisons are on medication

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020 - 19:01

Noel Baker

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More than two-thirds of inmates at three of the country's busiest prisons are on prescribed medication, according to a tender issued by the Irish Prison Service.

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