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Friday, 29 March 2024 16:23

Prisons are becoming impossible to control and prison officers are in danger - Meath West TD.

There were over 100 more prisoners in custody than there were beds available at the Midlands Prison yesterday.

The 875-bed institution was at 112% capacity yesterday, with 978 inmates in custody, according to figures from the Irish Prison Service.

Portlaoise Prison was also overcrowded, registering a capacity of 102%.

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibín says the Government needs to take action and build more capacity:

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