Investigation into malpractice at women's prison ongoing 

Investigation into malpractice at women's prison ongoing 

The women’s Dóchas centre prison in Mountjoy. Picture: Collins, Dublin.

A statutory investigation into allegations of serious malpractice in the women’s Dóchas centre prison is ongoing, the Irish Examiner has learned. 

The justice minister ordered the inquiry after issues were brought to her attention by Inspector of Prisons Patricia Gilheany.

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