Prison Service to spend €1.6m on bras, underwear for inmates

Nighties, dressing gowns and tracksuits are among 30 categories of clothing sought by the IPS in an invitation for tenders.

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) is set to spend more than €1.6m on bras, underwear, anoraks, and other items of clothing for inmates over the next three years.

Nighties, dressing gowns, and tracksuits are among 30 categories of clothing sought by the IPS in an invitation for tenders. The successful supplier will be selected next year.