Almost 3,000 prisoners waiting for psychology and addiction services 

The importance of addressing the drugs crisis in prisons around the country was brought into sharp focus last month when 11 suspected drug overdoses were rushed to hospital from Portlaoise Prison. Picture: Collins Photos

Almost 3,000 people in Irish prisons are on waiting lists to access psychology and addiction services.

The number of people waiting to for a psychology appointment is almost four times the number currently receiving mental health services in the prison system.