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October 12th, 2026
Disruption to services on Wednesday 14th October 2026
The Irish Prison Service wishes to advise the public that as result of the forthcoming industrial action to be held on Wednesday 14 October 2026, the following services will be... Read more
October 5th, 2026
Making Visible the Invisible
Making Visible the Invisible: Photovoice with Justice-Involved Women in Ireland
An exploration of women’s criminalisation and imprisonment
5th October 2026
'Making Visible the Invisible' is a photographic exhibition that explores women’s experiences of... Read more
September 24th, 2026
Expression of Interest – Provision of Prison Visitors Centre Services
The Irish Prison Service is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and capable organisations for the provision of services within Prison Visitors Centres.
Prison Visitors Centres play an important role... Read more
September 17th, 2026
Recovery Month
The Irish Prison Service is marking Recovery Month with a series of events throughout this month.
At Cork and Mountjoy Prisons, the buildings have been illuminated purple to demonstrate to the... Read more
August 25th, 2026
Contract signed for the expansion of Dóchas Centre and publication of 2025 Annual Report
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan today signed the contract for a new extension at the Dóchas... Read more
August 24th, 2026
2025 Innovation and Excellence Awards
Introducing the 2025 Innovation and Excellence Awards winners. These awards recognise actions by staff to introduce initiatives for the benefit of the Service and the community we serve.
The awards are... Read more
June 11th, 2026
Trial of Prisoner Inbound Telephone System
From the Monday afternoon 15th June 2026 an inbound telephone system will be piloted in both the Dochas and Training Unit prisons for an initial period of 3 months.
The inbound... Read more
May 29th, 2026
Irish Prison Service @ Bloom 2026
The Irish Prison Service were recently represented at Bloom 2026.
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May 26th, 2026
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan meets French Minister for Justice Gérald Darmanin in Dublin
25 May 2026
In preparation... Read more
