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Electric vehicles could transport prisoners in Portlaoise in future

The Irish Prison Service could soon be using electric vehicles to transport prisoners from Portlaoise and other Irish prisons. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said the Irish Prison Service is continuing to research the possible use of ...

29 Sept 2022 at 22:33

National News

Lessons will be learned from Mountjoy Prison murder – justice minister

The Minister for Justice said lessons will be learned from the murder of a prisoner who died following a vicious beating at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison. Helen McEntee said that while the killing of prisoners is “very rare”, the tragic death of ...

05 Aug 2022 at 09:33

Ireland

Lessons will be learned from Mountjoy Prison murder – justice minister

04 Aug 2022 at 18:54

Ireland

Inmate dies in hospital following attack at Mountjoy Prison

An inmate who was attacked at Mountjoy Prison last week has died. The Irish Prison Service said the prisoner was seriously injured in an incident on Friday. The man, aged in his 30s, died in hospital in the early hours of Wednesday. A ...

03 Aug 2022 at 10:10

National News

Inmate dies in hospital following attack at Mountjoy Prison

03 Aug 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Portlaoise prisons could soon be cutting waste by rotting it for compost

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has launched plans to produce its own compost and reduce its waste by means of techology which it also claims will teach inmates to recycle. The Service has revealed its composting and recycling plans ...

07 Jun 2022 at 09:33

Crime & Courts

New treatment in pipeline for sex offenders jailed Portlaoise and other Irish prisons

A new model of intervention to treat prisoners who have been jailed for sex crimes is being developed by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) for implementation by staff at its jails at Portlaoise and other parts of Ireland. The IPS ...

06 Jun 2022 at 20:33

Crime & Courts

Prison Officers have 'remarkable and profound' role says head psychologist

Prison officers can have the 'most profound' and 'remarkable' impact out of all staff looking after the welfare of prisoners serving time at jails in Portlaoise and elsewhere, according to the Irish Prison Service Head of ...

25 Jan 2022 at 23:33

Your Community

WATCH: Fundraising appeal for prison officer who worked in Laois and who is battling cancer

Please support by donating on the Kieran Cawley Go Fun Me link below #care4kieranhttps://t.co/kRyN11TWIh @MD_McAndrew @radiomidwest @MickeyGallMO @BallinaRugbyFC @MayoGAABlog @WesternPeople @ConnachtGAA @RefComeOn ...

22 Jan 2022 at 13:33

Your Community

GAA fundraising matches for prison officer struck down by rare cancer who worked in Portlaoise

People are being asked to support fundraising GAA matches to support a prison officer who has worked in Portlaoise and other jails but has been struck down by a very rare cancer in recent months. The Irish Prison ...

19 Jan 2022 at 14:33

National News

Man due on trial for murder of his family found dead in Irish prison

A man who was due to go on trial next week for the murder of his wife and two children in Dublin has been found dead in prison. Sameer Syed, 38, was found in his cell at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, County ...

10 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Crime & Courts

Portlaoise prisons and other jails have a new watchdog

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has announced the appointment of Mr Mark Kelly as the new Inspector of Prisons. The Depart of Justice says Mr Kelly is an international human rights lawyer with ...

26 May 2022 at 23:33

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