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Ireland’s prison system is overwhelmed, with over 5,000 inmates—beyond capacity—causing unsafe, overcrowded conditions.
Ireland’s prison system is in crisis, with over 5,000 inmates—exceeding capacity for the first time—leading to severe overcrowding, unsafe conditions, and 600 people sleeping on floors, often near shared toilets.
The Irish Penal Reform Trust and oversight bodies warn the system is overwhelmed, citing inhumane conditions, inadequate space, and rising numbers tied to homelessness and untreated addiction.
Officials stress that expanding prisons won’t solve the problem, urging urgent investment in community-based alternatives and rehabilitation to reduce incarceration and improve outcomes.
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El sistema penitenciario de Irlanda está sobrecargado, con más de 5.000 reclusos "más allá de su capacidad", lo que provoca condiciones inseguras y de hacinamiento.