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Irish Prison Service retweeted
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @OCallaghanJim today signed the contract for a new extension at the Dóchas Centre (Mountjoy Female Prison) that will increase the prison’s capacity by 52 spaces or 30%.
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ALT Irish Prison Service contract signed to increase Dóchas prison capacity by 30%
ALT Objective: Today, Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed the contract for a new extension at the Dóchas Centre (Mountjoy Female Prison) that will increase the prison’s capacity by 52 spaces or 30%. The project will commence construction in September 2026, with practical completion expected in Q4 2027.
Irish Prison Service retweeted
Huge congratulations to Loughan House (Irish Prison Service), named Station of the Year at the Ireland Blue Light Awards! 🏆
The team at Loughan House truly exemplifies operational excellence while going above and beyond through local outreach, education programmes, and helping make communities safer every day! 🌟
A massive thank you to our Gold Partner and category sponsor EHS International, and to Chris Mee for presenting this well-deserved honour.
Join us in giving everyone at Loughan House a huge round of applause for their incredible commitment to making a real difference! 👏👏
#IrelandBlueLightAwards #StationOfTheYear #IrishPrisonService #LoughanHouse #EHSInternational #CommunityImpact #FrontlineHeroes
Irish Prison Service retweeted
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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ALT A group of three people taking a selfie in Croke Park. One person is wearing a formal uniform, while another is dressed in a graduation gown and cap. The third person is casually dressed. The text on the image reads: "Graduation. 159 recruit prison officers assigned throughout the prison estate."
Irish Prison Service retweeted
A wonderful day yesterday with the @IrishPrisons community before we start working with them to create four recovery colleges in four prisons.
Irish Prison Service retweeted
We visit Arbour Hill Prison in Dublin as it marks a significant milestone - Make sure to tune in as @John_Kilraine delves into its rich history on #RTENationwide Friday 6th June @RTEOne 7pm @IrishPrisons @DeptJusticeIRL @RTEArchives @CenturyIRL @DubCityCouncil @DublinHour @rte RT
Irish Prison Service retweeted
RTÉ News reports from Arbour Hill Prison 50 years ago rte.ie/archives/2020/0521/11…
Irish Prison Service retweeted
Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️! Thanks to everyone who dropped by our #Community Hub to pick up their #Shamrock and support @MaterDublin 💚. Míle Buíochas to the Horticultural Team at Mountjoy for sorting again. @MaterTrauma @MaterCancer @MaterHSCPs @IrishPrisons #lafeilepadraig
Irish Prison Service retweeted
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. 🇮🇪
Irish Prison Service retweeted
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.
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Irish Prison Service retweeted
#DCUAlumniAwards Profile: Caron McCaffrey is Director General of Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons and President of European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EUROPRIS) @EuroPrisOrg.
ALT Caron McCaffrey
Irish Prison Service retweeted
Caron McCaffrey graduated from @HumanitiesDCU with a MA in International Relations in 1999. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3CgqsBF #DCUAlumniAwards
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Irish Prison Service retweeted
JOB ALERT: The Irish Prison Service is recruiting for a Service Officer in Longford longfordleader.ie/news/spons…
Irish Prison Service retweeted
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
Irish Prison Service retweeted
The Liaison Catholic Bishop to Irish Prisons has said he has received assurances about a construction project that is due to get under way next week in the chapel of Mountjoy Prison rte.ie/news/regional/2024/11…
Irish Prison Service retweeted
There have been rumours circulating that the modular homes placed in Shelton Abbey are intended for illegal migrants. However, after further investigation, we can confirm that these units are not for migrants....
oireachtas.ie/en/debates/que…
Irish Prison Service retweeted
This has been a great series - hard-hitting and insightful. Well done @IrishPrisons and @Raygunpost
Watch episode 3/3 live tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media.
#womenincustody #irishprisons
Irish Prison Service retweeted
It’s always a special moment to see one of our students graduate 👏 We are incredibly proud to be a key provider of higher education in prisons and secure units in Ireland. Education can help transform the lives of prisoners and create opportunities to develop future careers, enabling them to make valuable contributions to society upon their release.
Watch episode 3/3 live tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media.
#womenincustody #irishprisons
Irish Prison Service retweeted
Head teacher at Cork Prison: ‘We need to invest more in education’ echolive.ie/corklives/arid-4…
Irish Prison Service retweeted
Dublin prison in lockdown after dozens of mobile phones and drugs seized in raids
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Irish Prison Service retweeted
Great to see the return of the Community Sports Coaching Programme to Cork Prison for 2024. This 12 week multi award winning collaborative initiative between @IrishPrisons @IASIO_Ireland @CorkSports & @CorkETB is delivered to 14 participants with recognised accreditation & certs.
