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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.
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.
The report found prolonged solitary confinement, violence including sexual and physical assaults, and poor out-of-cell time, violating human rights standards.
Nearly half the population was on protection, and convicted and unconvicted prisoners were held together.
The Irish Prison Service accepted 25 of 44 recommendations, partially accepted 13, and rejected six, including partitioning toilets, citing space concerns.
Una inspección de 2022 de la prisión de Mountjoy, revelada en 2026, encontró un grave hacinamiento, condiciones antihigiénicas y violaciones de derechos humanos, con el Servicio Penitenciario Irlandés rechazando recomendaciones clave de seguridad.