Targeted investigation into Cork Prison
The Inspector of Prisons has ordered a targeted investigation into certain aspects of Cork Prison which he's described as "cause for concern" The Annual Report by Judge Michael Reilly, published today, has also raised the issued of bullying in Irish prisons.. It says there is a culture where a minority of prison officers abuse their authority, to the detriment of prisoners. It also says prisoner by prisoner bullying is a major problem, as well as bullying by staff on staff - and says it is not satisfactory to rely on the fact that there is an effective complaints system in place. The Inspector also notes that there must be no slippage in the timeframe for the construction of Cork's new prison
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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