Prisons - Introduction
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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
- Detention of Children and Young People
Support for prisoners' families is available at the PFI Infoline website.
Page updated: 15 December 2011
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Related Documents
- Prisons and Places of Detention
There are 14 prisons and places of detention in Ireland. Description of the types of prisons and centres currently in use. - 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. - Prison Medical Services in Ireland
Prison medical services in Ireland consist of medical, dental, psychiatric and psychological care.
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