IEThe Irish Times
‘Worsening’ prison overcrowding is reducing rehabilitation opportunities, campaigners say
Average annual cost of single prison space rises to €103,334, Irish Prison Service annual report shows
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- The Irish Times
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- 26 Aug 2026, 20:25 UTC
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- Katie Mellett
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Average annual cost of single prison space rises to €103,334, Irish Prison Service annual report shows
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‘Worsening’ prison overcrowding is reducing rehabilitation opportunities, campaigners say
Average annual cost of single prison space rises to €103,334, Irish Prison Service annual report shows
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