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Ireland’s prisons, including Cloverhill, are over capacity, risking operations and safety due to rising incarceration and lack of alternatives.
Cloverhill Prison in Ireland is operating at 125% capacity with only three mattresses left, prompting warnings from the Irish Prison Service about an imminent crisis that could halt new inmate intake and court appearances.
Six prisons are similarly overcrowded, with officials citing an "unprecedented risk" to safety and operations.
The Department of Justice acknowledged the situation, citing increased funding and long-term reform plans, while calling for urgent action to address staffing, infrastructure, and capacity limits.
The crisis stems from rising incarceration rates due to stricter sentencing and reduced community alternatives.
Las prisiones de Irlanda, incluida Cloverhill, están sobrecapacitadas, lo que pone en riesgo las operaciones y la seguridad debido al aumento del encarcelamiento y a la falta de alternativas.