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Prisoners being trained to care for horses under new rehab scheme

Prisoners are being trained in how to care for horses in a new rehabilitation facility, potential...

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10.03 21 Apr 2022


Prisoners being trained to care for horses under new rehab scheme


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10.03 21 Apr 2022


Prisoners are being trained in how to care for horses in a new rehabilitation facility, potentially providing them with work opportunities after release. The development of the equine centre on the grounds of Castlerea Prison is the result of a partnership project between the horse racing industry and the Irish Prison Service. 

Molly Joyce The Irish Penal Reform Trust’s Deputy Director and she told Newstalk Breakfast about this new scheme.

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