Recruitment for the post of Inspector of Prisons (Chief Inspector)
8th November 2021
Due to the forthcoming retirement of the Inspector of Prisons (Chief Inspector), the Public Appointments Service commenced a recruitment process for the post of Inspector of Prisons (Chief Inspector) on 29 October 2021 with a closing date for applications of 18 November 2021.
The Inspector of Prisons (Chief Inspector) is a key statutory role, leading a team in carrying out regular inspections of prisons. The Inspectorate also investigates the circumstances surrounding the deaths of prisoners in custody and any death of a prisoner on temporary release from custody that occurs within one month of her/his release.
Relevant information regarding the post and details on how to apply are available on publicjobs.ie
Related items:
- Prison Service fighting 'losing battle' against overcrowding (Irish Examiner)
- Irish Prison System overwhelmed and overstretched new report states (Newstalk)
- Ireland's prison system 'inhumane', says Irish Penal Reform Trust (RTE News)
- Gannon criticises “inhumane” Irish prison system
- Irish prison system in unprecedented crisis (Irish Legal News)
