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Nurse forced to watch helplessly while inmate died in locked cell as officers couldn't find keys

Nurse forced to watch helplessly while inmate died in locked cell as officers couldn't find keys

An investigation into the death at the Midlands Prison in August 2021 by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) exposed a chaotic 14-minute delay in retrieving the keys to the man’s cell as he suffered a medical emergency.

Inmates living in 'deplorable' conditions at Mountjoy and Cloverhill, inspections find

Inmates living in 'deplorable' conditions at Mountjoy and Cloverhill, inspections find

Toilets in common areas at Mountjoy Prison were found to be blocked and filthy during inspections

Prison deaths at their highest last year, as watchdog says system has 'breached its capacity'

Prison deaths at their highest last year, as watchdog says system has 'breached its capacity'

This is the highest number since the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) began its investigative role in 2012

Man (23) suspected of concealing drugs found dead three days after being committed to prison

Man (23) suspected of concealing drugs found dead three days after being committed to prison

Prison Service rejects call to review policy for prisoners on death of close relatives

Prison Service rejects call to review policy for prisoners on death of close relatives

Prisoner suffered fatal collapse after "huge shock" of being given a custodial sentence

Prisoner suffered fatal collapse after "huge shock" of being given a custodial sentence

Man accused of murdering his wife and two children took own life in prison cell

Man accused of murdering his wife and two children took own life in prison cell

Watchdog urges authorities to stop prison drug smuggling after death of young inmate

Watchdog urges authorities to stop prison drug smuggling after death of young inmate

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons has recommended that the Irish Prison Service should intensify efforts to physically prevent drugs from entering jails