Ireland’s Prison Watchdog Echoes “Deep Concern” of European Monitors
Ireland’s independent prisons watchdog, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP), has echoed the “deep concern” expressed by Council of Europe monitors in a new report published today (24 July 2025). The European Committee for the Prevention of [...]
National Disability Strategy Consultation, February 2024
In February 2024, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons made a submission to the National Disability Strategy, coordinated by the National Disability Authority. The OIP’s submission is grounded its inspection activities and proposes key areas for action to [...]
Prisons Watchdog Returns to Mountjoy
Ireland’s statutory prisons watchdog, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP), has today (Friday 2 May 2025) completed an unannounced follow-up inspection of Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. The Inspectorate’s 5-day visit concluded with a formal meeting at which the [...]
Invitation to Tender: Information/Awareness Raising & Visual Identity
The Office of the Inspector of Prisons invite tenders for the development of visual identity and information/awareness raising materials for the Office of the Inspector of Prisons and future Office of the Chief Inspector of Places of Detention. [...]
Publication of Inspection Framework, ‘A Framework for the Inspection of Prisons in Ireland’ (2024)
The Office of the Inspector of Prisons has published its updated Inspection Framework, A Framework for the Inspection of Prisons in Ireland (2024). Changes to the Inspection Framework were made following extensive consultations with key stakeholders including people in [...]
Prisons Watchdog Returns to Cloverhill
Ireland’s statutory prisons watchdog, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP), has recently completed an unannounced follow-up inspection of Cloverhill Prison, Dublin. The Inspectorate’s three-day visit concluded on Wednesday 11 December 2024, with a formal meeting at which [...]