Conditions in Irish Prisons are “a National Disgrace” says Watchdog
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 [...]
Shape the Future of Prison Oversight Join the Office of the Inspector of Prisons Expert Panel
The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) is seeking Expressions of Interests (EOI) to join our Expert Panel. The panel includes experts from across a wide range of relevant disciplines. At present, prison inspections are carried out by [...]
Prisons Watchdog Lauds Conditions at Loughan House Open Centre
The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has recently completed an unannounced general inspection of Loughan House Open Centre. The inspection took place between 11 and 22 May 2026. All but one of Ireland’s prisons have now received unannounced [...]
Statement by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons on the publication of three death in custody reports
Over the last three days (20, 21 and 22 May 2026), the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has authorised the publication of three reports of the Chief Inspector of Prisons, on the deaths in custody of Mr [...]
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. J 2022
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 2022
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