The Office of Inspector of Prisons welcomes the publication of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) Report following its visit to Ireland from 23 September to 4 October 2019.
Presentation material from the launch of the Framework for the Inspection of Prisons in Ireland is now available. The launch took place on 15 September 2020.
Investigation Report Pursuant to Section 31(2) of the Prisons Act 2007 into the circumstances surrounding the release from custody and death of Mr X 2018. Click 'Read More' to view the report.
The Inspection Framework sets out how the Inspectorate will conduct inspections of prisons in Ireland.
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr I 2018, aged 53, at St James’s Hospital while in the custody of the Midlands Prison on 14th June 2018. Click here to view the report Click here to view the Irish Prison Service Action Plan
