Prison Officers Association speak out against assaults
It comes after several attacks on officers were reported in recent weeks.
There have been six assaults on prison officers with blades in the last six weeks.
That's according to the Prison Officers Association which says the rise in knife crime in prisons is very worrying for their members.
The Prison Service is currently investigating after 41-year-old Graham Johnson from Bandon died after suffering wounds to the chest and throat after
a row in Cork prison on Saturday evening.
Questions are being raised after it emerged that the suspect had a history of violence and was allowed work in the kitchen area with access to knives.
AUDIO: Speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show Jim Mitchell of the Prison Officers Association says his members have a right to safety in their workplace.
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