'Inhumane and degrading' slopping out at Limerick Prison to end

Irish Prison Service will now have a total capital budget of €36m after budget, with majority to go on redevelopment of Limerick jail

'Slopping out is inhuman and degrading for prisoners and for the prison staff who have to oversee this appalling practice.' Picture: Dan Linehan

A €15m increase in the prisons capital budget will help end the “inhuman and degrading” practice of slopping out at Limerick Prison.

After the budget announcement, the Irish Prison Service will now have a total capital budget of €36m, with the majority being set aside to complete the redevelopment of Limerick Prison.