Tag: Portlaoise Prison
Prison system at ‘breaking point’ as official capacity now exceeded by...
The prison system has been described as being at 'breaking point' by a local TD following figures in relation overcrowding.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee...
Public buildings across Portlaoise identified for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The Government’s Ireland 2040 Plan identified the town of Portlaoise as a national demonstration project for implementing sustainable and community driven urban renewal.
Portlaoise has...
Case of Covid-19 confirmed in Portlaoise Prison as mass testing underway
A positive case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Portlaoise Prison.
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that one prisoner, who did not recently enter...
Prisoner visits suspended due to Coronavirus outbreak
There will be no more physical visits for the thousands of prisoners in Irish prisons - including Portlaoise Prison and the Midlands Prison.
The decision...
Two arrested after drone used to ‘fly drugs into Portlaoise Prison’
Two people were arrested after they were caught attempting to fly drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
According to Extra.ie, the incident happened Monday December 9 just...
More spent on food for Prisoners in Portlaoise than on soldiers...
This doesn't seem to make much sense.
The State spends less on meals for members of the Defence Forces than it does for the prisoners...
Stained glass window in Laois could be a priceless and world...
This stained glass window could an internationally renowned piece and must be saved, remarked one Laois county councillor.
The stained glass window in question is...
One of Ireland’s most violent prisoners moves to Portlaoise Prison
One of the most violent prisoners in the country is set to move to Portlaoise Prison, according to the Irish Sun.
27-year-old Celyn Eadon, who...
Three Portlaoise Prison managers ‘scapegoated’ following officer walkout
Three Portlaoise Prison managers believe they are being 'scapegoated' by the Irish Prison Service as the fallout from an officer walkout last May continues,...
2018 Remembered – Snow footprints foiled killer’s attempted escape from Portlaoise...
In March of this year the 'Beast of the East' took Ireland by a storm.
We broke a bizarre story of how a convicted killer's...
Five of Ireland’s most violent criminals set to come to Portlaoise
Five of Ireland's most violent criminals will be moved to the new high security unit in the Midlands prison, Portlaoise.
They will be the first...
Portlaoise Prison wing ‘on lockdown’
Wing C of Portlaoise Prison remains on lockdown this afternoon following concerns for the safety of staff.
According to the Irish Independent, the move came...
Reports say Portlaoise prison locked down after brawl
Up to 60 inmates and six prisoner officers were involved in a brawl at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, it has been reported.
According to the Irish...