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Overcrowding has left almost 1,200 prisoners without beds
Prison overcrowding is at it's worst in the history of the State, according to the Prison Officers Association.
At the end of March, a record 5,909 were in custody.
The capacity is 4,736 leaving almost 1,173 prisoners without beds.
The number of prisoners has doubled in the last 26 years to almost six thousand.
The association is holding it's annual delegate conference in Kilkenny today.
Daniel Kinahan Set To Apply For Bail
The alleged crime boss appeared before the Special Criminal Court for the third time today.
Former Swimming Coach George Gibney Jailed For Over 15 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Children
He sat beside the dock in a wheelchair and did not react when sentenced
Robert Pether Returning To Ireland After Five-Year Iraqi Detention
The UN had said Mr Pether's detention was illegal.
Over 23,000 Teachers Beginning Industrial Action Today
Members will also engage in the all-out strike action planned for this Wednesday (14 October)
New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.
Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
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