Inspector of Prisons has 'deep reservations' about injuries to mentally ill inmate who died - The Journal.ie
13th February 2026
Irish Penal Reform Trust Executive Director Saoirse Brady has criticised delays and a lack of accountability following a the publication of a Death in Custody report into the death of Ivan Rosney at Cloverhill Prison in 2020.
The article highlights serious concerns over the treatment of mentally ill prisoners in Ireland following the death of Ivan Rosney at Cloverhill Prison in 2020. It quotes the Irish Penal Reform Trust warning that delays in investigating and reporting the case have been “extensive” and describing the report as “distressing to read”, pointing to systemic failures both inside prisons and in community mental health services. IPRT calls on the Irish Prison Service to implement the Office of the Inspector of Prisons’ recommendations without delay, including reforms to restraint procedures, better involvement of healthcare staff, and upgrades to prison surveillance.
The full article is linked here.
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