Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan stated his desire to ensure Irish prisons primarily house violent offenders. He expressed concerns about overcrowding and the imprisonment of individuals convicted of non-violent crimes like shoplifting or those struggling with drug addiction. O'Callaghan highlighted the need for alternative interventions, such as community sanctions, to address less severe offenses.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said he does not want Irish prisons "clogged up" with people convicted of non-violent crimes such as shoplifting or those afflicted by drug addiction.
He said a new 400-person prison on the site would be "reasonable" and that we cannot have a situation where people cannot be put in prison due to "overcrowding". He also stated he "hopes it is not the case" that people are getting bail because there is no prison space for them. "But listen, I think we need to ensure predominantly that if we have prison spaces, they should be used for people who are violent.
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