Prison overcrowding group to meet after capacity crisis warning
20th April 2026
This article reports on record levels of overcrowding across Irish prisons, with capacity exceeding 120% and hundreds of people sleeping on mattresses on cell floors. It outlines concerns raised by the Irish Prison Service and the reconvening of a cross-agency response group to address the issue. Saoirse Brady of IPRT is quoted highlighting the “degrading and dehumanising” conditions caused by persistent overcrowding. IPRT emphasises the urgent need for systemic solutions to reduce prison numbers and improve conditions.
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