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Just 57 out of 924 jailed sex offenders participated in treatment programme
Prison Service
There was a 37 percent increase in the number of people imprisoned for sex offences last year, but an average of just 11 undergo treatment each year
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No increase in number of drug counsellors in prisons in nearly a decade
Prisons
In response to a parliamentary question to Green Party TD Patrick Costello, Justice Minister Helen McEntee said that 70 per cent of prisoners who are committed to custody have difficulties associated with addiction to substances
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Prisoner's family demand answers after he is found dead after being 'eaten alive' by insects in cell
Prisons
A prison warder refused to administer CPR to Mr Thompson due to the shocking amount of bed bugs on his body
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On-the-run murderers who escaped prison caught after nationwide manhunt
Crime
A cross-border appeal was launched earlier this week for help in locating the two prisoners who were 'unlawfully at large'
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Two inmates serving time for murder escape from prison with nationwide alert issued
PSNI
Police believe that Alison McDonagh,49, and Stephen McParland, 54, are in each other's company.
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The number of Irish prisoners getting temporary release for Christmas is set to double - with 129 getting out for "a few hours" or "up to seven nights"
Prison Service
The Prison Service said: “The overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public"
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Alex Reid says his prison spell was 'karma' for slating ex-wife Katie Price
Alex Reid
After serving time in HMP Pentonville, Alex Reid has called his time inside 'karma' for wishing ill of his ex-wife Katie Price
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Alex Reid's claims of witnessing a prison stabbing denied as 'completely untrue'
Alex Reid
Katie Price's ex Alex Reid has made claims about what he saw while imprisoned in HMP Pentonville for a month after being sentenced for eight weeks
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ISIS suspect Lisa Smith locked up for 20 hours a day in Limerick prison
Lisa Smith
She does not yet know if she will see her daughter for Christmas
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Leaked video shows Mesut Ozil robber pleading for mercy during prison attack
Mesut Ozil
EXCLUSIVE: The two-minute clip shows Ashley Smith lying on a cell floor while being punched repeatedly in the face with career criminal almost losing an eye
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Almost half of Irish prisoners released in 2012 reoffended, CSO stats reveal
Crime
The Central Statistics Office said 45.6% of inmates released were convicted of another crime within three years
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Drone used to deliver Chinese takeaway to Wheatfield prison in Dublin
Irish Prison Service
'It goes to show inmates will go to great lengths to get what they want'
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Outlook 'very grim' for jailed Love/Hate star Daniel 'Dano' Doyle who was found unresponsive in Mountjoy Prison cell
Mountjoy Prison
The convicted drug dealer remains in hospital after suffering an apparent drugs overdose in his cell at Mountjoy Prison
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Sharp rise in female prison officers being attacked by male convicts, senior officer claims
Prisons
Speaking at the POA’s annual conference in Kilkenny, Mr Mitchell said that the horrific attacks are happening across all prisons in the service
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Overcrowding in Irish prisons is leaving prisoners sleeping on mattresses on cell floors
Prisons
Prisoners are often relocated for their own safety
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Gang feuds in Mountjoy Prison are stretching officers to breaking point
Mountjoy Prison
There are up to 30 warring 'factions' in Mountjoy Prison alone
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Inmates at Wicklow prison enjoy hill walks, spinning and pilates classes
Crime
A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service rejected the notion that the inmates enjoy indulged lives
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Almost half of prisoners released from Irish jails offend again within three years
Irish Prison Service
The 45% reoffending rate for inmates let out in 2010 was down slightly on the previous year
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One hundred prisoners died in custody of Irish Prison Service over the last 11 years
Prison Service
Dozens more died while they were on temporary release from prison, including 20 in the last three years
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Election hopeful gives prison life thumbs up after spending 'grand' night behind bars
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Diarmaid Ó Cadhla spent 24 hours in Cork Prison last week for failing to pay a €300 fine
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Officers hit out at prisoners for abusing complaints system
Prison Service
Only 5% of grievances against officers upheld
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New safety net scheme for ex prisoners fighting addictions announced
Irish Prison Service
The Coolmine Therapeutic Community plans to help inmates beat their addictions while serving their sentences         
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Murdered dad beaten to death in housing estate in row over child riding bicycle
Tallaght
Detectives investigating the murder of Karl Holmes, from Tallaght, Dublin understand a row broke out at around 5.30pm
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Pampered prisoners: State pays €130,000 to fund college courses for Irish inmates
Crime
The taxpayer is picking up the education bill for some of Ireland's most depraved criminals
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