Full Inspection of Castlerea Prison includes follow-up of European anti- torture recommendations
Ireland’s statutory prisons watchdog, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has completed an unannounced general inspection of Castlerea Prison. The inspection took place between 8 and 16 September 2025 and concluded with a formal meeting at which the [...]
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. L 2020
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. L, on 15th November 2020. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. M 2020
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. M, on 16th December 2020. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. P 2022
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. P, on 9th October 2022. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
Wheatfield Prison Falls Under Inspection Spotlight
Ireland’s statutory prisons watchdog, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has formally transmitted its preliminary findings from an unannounced general inspection of Wheatfield Prison to the Prison’s Governor and the Irish Prison Service. The inspection took place between [...]
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. O 2022
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. O, on 10th August 2022. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan