A former governor of Portlaoise Prison says the figures are worrying.
There have been nearly 600 incidents of self-harm among prisoners in the space of two and a half years.
According to freedom of information figures, there were 263 in 2018, 233 in 2019 and 91 in the first six months of this year.
There are currently nearly 3,700 prisoners in custody across the state.
Former Portlaoise and Mountjoy Prison governor John Lonergan says the new figures on self-harm are worrying:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
