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Ireland: Limerick women’s prison operating at twice its capacity, latest figures show
The women’s wing of Limerick Prison is currently operating at twice its capacity. That’s according to the Irish Prison Service’s latest figures, which show that the women’s wing is housing 91 incarcerated people, despite having a maximum capacity of just 56 beds.
Source: irish examiner (27/02/2025)