Obstetrician will lead access to specialist women’s health in Limerick Prison

New service will give women prisoners same access to healthcare as is available in the community, spokesman said

The new clinic for women’s health is part of the re-development of Limerick Prison, which incorporates a new accommodation block for male prisoners and a new standalone female prison. Picture: Dan Linehan

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist will lead access to women’s health in the new women’s unit in Limerick Prison.

Dr Mary McCaffrey has been engaged to take on the role by the Irish Prison Service, “to provide access to specialist women’s health services” in the unit.