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flag 612 Irish prisoners, including drug offenders and thieves, were temporarily released Aug. 1, 2025, due to overcrowding, with public safety prioritized.

flag On August 1, 2025, 612 Irish prisoners were granted temporary release due to overcrowding, with fraudsters, drug offenders, and thieves among the most commonly released. flag Data from the Irish Prison Service shows 149 were incarcerated for drug-related crimes, 138 for theft, 51 for violent offenses, and 44 for fraud. flag Four sex offenders were also included, with releases intended to support access to social services. flag Women, who make up only about 7% of the prison population, accounted for 142 of the released inmates. flag Most had short sentences—around 40% served less than a year—and Mountjoy Prison in Dublin had the highest number of releases. flag Each release is assessed individually, with public safety prioritized and conditions enforced; violations can lead to immediate return to custody.

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