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

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

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024 - 18:55
Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent

Security Correspondent

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

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