Report into death at Midlands Prison 'extremely distressing' to read
21st May 2026
IPRT’s Niamh McCormack spoke to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland about the Inspector of Prisons’ findings on a death at Midlands Prison, describing the report as “extremely distressing to read”. She noted the rising number of deaths in custody and the urgent need to address overcrowding and systemic safety risks.
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