The graduation ceremony of 159 Recruit Prison Officers took place today in the Hogan Suite of Croke Park. The new officers have already been placed in prisons throughout the prison estate.
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Sligo Rovers Football Club have launched a new programme of football coaching sessions for prisoners at Loughan House in Co Cavan.
📻 Listen to the Drivetime interview below to learn more about this initiative.
#openprison#sligorovers#reintergration#safercommunities
The Irish Prison Service would like to express our condolences to @gardainfo following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley this afternoon.
Solas Mhic Dé ar a n-anam.
My visit to Savannah, Georgia started by meeting representatives of @irishprisons, including Chief Officer at Mountjoy Prison, Peter Guinan. The Irish Prison Service will also be participating in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow. 🇮🇪
Earlier today staff at Wheatfield Prison intercepted a drone delivery into the prison that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of contraband.
The Irish Prison Service continues to have high level engagement and the sharing of intelligence with An Garda Síochána.
Thanks for the excellent service from the Braille Unit in Arbour Hill Prison for producing another braille translation for @ERCResearch project DANCING. We are making every effort to ensure the project is #accessible for all.
@Irishprisons#ArbourHillWork&training
#DCUAlumniAwards Profile: Caron McCaffrey is Director General of Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons and President of European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EUROPRIS) @EuroPrisOrg.
Men’s Sheds are operational across the prisons estate and are an integral part of our rehabilitation programme, offering many activities such as carpentry, mental work, restorations, and gardening.
At the Irish Prison Service, we are dedicated to the well-being and rehabilitation of those in our custody. Our prisons have fully equipped gymnasiums, managed by our Gym Officers. These facilities support prisoners in maintaining their physical fitness and personal development
Thanks to Caron McCaffrey and @IrishPrisons for inviting me to present at their Strategy Forum today with senior leaders. An important opportunity to update on @IPRT's recent work including our evidence-informed solutions to address overcrowding & our know your rights conference