How do we address the issue of prison overcrowding? Newstalk FM
16th November 2025
Saoirse Brady joined Anton Savage and guests including the former governor of Mountjoy, John Lonergan to discuss the overcrowding crisis in Irish prisons and potential pathways toward solutions.
The conversation reflects a range of perspectives, including operational, lived experience and reform-focused views.
To listen to the full show, click here. Segment starts at 1:15:06.
Related items:
- IPRT Statement on Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr. J (Ivan Rosney) Cloverhill Prison 28 September 2020
- Press Release: IPRT Responds to Follow-Up Inspection reports by Office of the Inspector of Prisons - Cloverhill and Mountjoy Prisons
- Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions - Midlands 103 FM
- News at One coverage of Prison inspection reports - RTE Radio One
- Cork Prison is the second most overcrowded prison in Ireland - Red FM
