Is our prison service at breaking point?

Gardaí are investigating a violent attack on a prison officer by an inmate who tried to escape during a medical escort in Dublin yesterday morning. Tony Power, President of the Prison Officers’ Association joined Ciara on the show with a reaction to the incident.

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07.45 9 May 2023

Is our prison service at break...

Is our prison service at breaking point?

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07.45 9 May 2023

Gardaí are investigating a violent attack on a prison officer by an inmate who tried to escape during a medical escort in Dublin yesterday morning.

Tony Power, President of the Prison Officers’ Association joined Ciara on the show with a reaction to the incident.

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