European inspectors arrive amid overcrowding crisis in Ireland's prisons

European inspectors arrive amid overcrowding crisis in Ireland's prisons

The inspection team met senior garda officials and several Government figures, including Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

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A European anti-torture inspection agency has conducted a visit to Ireland during the biggest overcrowding crisis in Irish prisons.

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