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
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. D 2021
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
Watchdog Highlights Serious Failings at Limerick Prison
Ireland’s statutory prisons inspectorate, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has just completed a full unannounced inspection of Limerick Men’s Prison. The inspection took place between 10 and 20 March 2026. A full unannounced inspection of Limerick [...]
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. D 2024
Investigation Report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. D, on the 21st February 2024. Click here to view the report Click here to view the action plan