Tag: Irish justice system


  • Cork Prison Overdoses and Drug Seizures: A Rising Challenge

    Cork Prison Overdoses and Drug Seizures: A Rising Challenge

    Overview: Five overdoses in Cork Prison amid growing drug seizures New data from the Department of Justice, based on information supplied by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), shows a troubling trend at Cork Prison: five overdoses have occurred since August 2024, while the prison has recorded 269 drug seizures since 2020. The figures illuminate the…