IPRT statement regarding a death in Cloverhill Prison on 5 October 2024
7th October 2024
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is concerned to hear of a violent death in Cloverhill Prison over the weekend. Alongside the Garda investigation, it is imperative that the Office of Inspector of Prisons (OIP) is supported in completing its death in custody investigation with recommendations shared urgently to prevent any future deaths.
IPRT echoes the Prison Officers Association's concerns about the dangers of prison overcrowding. While more places are due this year, as announced in Budget 2025, this will do little to ease today’s overcrowding crisis, reduce tensions and provide access to services
IPRT extends our condolences to the family and friends of the person who passed away at the weekend.
We are saddened by the news of another unrelated death today and offer our heartfelt sympathies to their loved ones as well.
Related items:
- IPRT Statement on publication of Five Deaths in Custody Reports
- IPRT Statement on Death in Custody Investigation Report Mr. J (Ivan Rosney) Cloverhill Prison 28 September 2020
- RTÉ Investigates: The Psychiatric Care Scandal
- Prison system ‘at breaking point’ with urgent action needed to tackle overcrowding (The Irish Times)
- How do we address the issue of prison overcrowding? Newstalk FM
