Saoirse Brady Speaks to RTÉ on Deaths in Custody and Overcrowding Crisis following the publication of the Office of Inspector of Prison's Annual Report
7th November 2025
Following the publication of the latest OIP report, IPRT Executive Director Saoirse Brady spoke with Philip Boucher-Hayes on the Today show about the concerning rise in deaths in custody and the worsening issue of prison overcrowding.
Listen to the full interview here. Starting at 18:30.
IPRT also featured in RTÉ’s coverage of the report by Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds, highlighting our concerns about overcrowding in prisons and the inhumane living conditions many people are facing.
You can read the full article here.
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