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How should overcrowding in prisons be addressed?

Following the publication of the Criminal Law and Civil Law yesterday, the Government has set out...

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17.34 23 Dec 2025


How should overcrowding in prisons be addressed?


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Following the publication of the Criminal Law and Civil Law yesterday, the Government has set out plans to address criminality. Some of the focus has been placed on the disclosure of counselling records in sexual assault trials, and measures to address overcrowding in prisons.

To discuss this, Ciara is joined by Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, and Cliona Sadlier, Executive Director with Rape Crisis Network Ireland.


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