Irish Times Editorial - Prison Conditions unacceptable and inhumane
17th November 2025
The editorial highlights worsening prison conditions, including overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and failures flagged by the CPT and the Inspector of Prisons. It argues that long-term reform - not just new prison spaces - is urgently needed.
IPRT is referenced in the piece as a key voice calling for systemic change.
To read the full editorial, click here.
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