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flag A 2022 inspection of Mountjoy Prison, revealed in 2026, found severe overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and human rights violations, with the Irish Prison Service rejecting key safety recommendations.

flag An unannounced 2022 inspection of Mountjoy Prison, published in January 2026, revealed severe conditions including cockroach infestations, overcrowding, and inadequate sanitation, with some inmates sleeping on cell floors. flag The report found prolonged solitary confinement, violence including sexual and physical assaults, and poor out-of-cell time, violating human rights standards. flag Nearly half the population was on protection, and convicted and unconvicted prisoners were held together. flag The Irish Prison Service accepted 25 of 44 recommendations, partially accepted 13, and rejected six, including partitioning toilets, citing space concerns.

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