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What is going wrong in Oberstown?

A staff member at Oberstown Detention Centre has suffered life-changing injuries, which is one of...

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15.50 20 Jun 2025


What is going wrong in Oberstown?


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15.50 20 Jun 2025


A staff member at Oberstown Detention Centre has suffered life-changing injuries, which is one of ten now who have been hurt in a string of violent incidents in just two weeks.

Fórsa has now described the situation in the centre as critical, with too few staff, poor safety, and no sign of change. So, what’s going wrong with Oberstown?

Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust joins guest host Sean Defoe to discuss.


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