Report: Covid-19 measures led to better standards in Irish prisons

A reduction in prisoner numbers and cell-sharing to the introduction of video-calls in prisons, led to a better standard in Ireland’s prisons, a report has found. Fie Picture: PA

A reduction in prisoner numbers and cell-sharing to the introduction of video calls in prisons led to a better standard in Ireland’s prisons, a report has found.

The Covid-19 measures revealed how rapidly positive changes can be made to Ireland’s prison system, the report also said.