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How should we be dealing with over crowding in our prisons?

The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has said the Government may construct a new prison to deal with overcrowding in Irish prisons. Is building new prisons the right solution? Joining Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Molly Joyce The Irish Penal Reform Trust's Acting Executive Director.

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06.15 28 Apr 2023


How should we be dealing with over crowding in our prisons?


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The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has said the Government may construct a new prison to deal with overcrowding in Irish prisons.

Is building new prisons the right solution? Joining Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Molly Joyce The Irish Penal Reform Trust's Acting Executive Director.


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