Prisons - Introduction
Information
The section on the Irish prison system describes the different prisons and places of detention in the state. It also considers:
- Admission and Placement
- Prisoners' Rights
- Prison Medical Services
- Prison Education Services
- Prison Conditions
- Prison Timetables
- Work and Training
- the Sex Offenders Treatment Programmes
- Remission and Temporary Release
- the Parole Board of Ireland
Information is also provided on visiting someone in prison. Support for prisoners' families is available at the PFI Infoline website.
The detention of children and young people is described in our section on children and young offenders.
Page updated: 1 May 2012
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Related Documents
- Detention of children and young people in Ireland
Overview of institutions in Ireland which children and young people are detained by the Courts. Factors taken into account regarding their detention by the Courts. - Probation Service
The Probation Service is the lead agency in the assessment and management of offenders in the community. - Victims of Crime and the Probation Service
As a victim, you may come into contact with the Probation Service. What you can do if your expectations are not met.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.