Dublin, 2 October 2026 The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has just completed its first cycle of full unannounced inspections of every prison in Ireland. These inspections have been conducted in line with the OIP’s detailed Inspection Framework. This first cycle of inspections was completed by an unannounced general inspection of Portlaoise Prison [...]
DUBLIN, THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2026 – The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) is Ireland’s independent watchdog responsible for inspecting prisons and investigating deaths in prison custody. Its Annual Report 2025 has been published today (9 July 2026), highlighting that worsening conditions in Irish prisons have triggered national and international concern.Commenting on the Report, Chief [...]
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. J, on the 6th June 2022. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. A, on the 3rd January 2022. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. D, on the 2nd August 2021. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan
