The public can from today walk through the halls of the Midlands Prison, look in cells and see multiple rooms in an unprecedented virtual guided tour
The public are being granted never before seen access to one of the country’s biggest prisons - in a virtual guided tour.
The exact sights and sounds are seen and heard throughout the process as the officer gives the viewer an educated lowdown of what goes on in each room of the massive complex - which is home to 890 prisoners. A digitally created prison officer guides the viewer from outside the prison complex, showing a prisoner being escorted inside - into the prisoner reception, where lags are scanned and searched before entering.
As the tour progresses, the public can see inside what’s known as ‘The Circle’ - where multiple landings of the Midlands Prison are in view above. It is the centre of the prison and is the one place where all other areas of the complex can be easily accessed. The kitchen, workshop and horticulture areas are also viewable on the tour - as well as the library. A landing is also shown on the tour - showing off multiple cells and access to recreation and yard areas.
“This year’s campaign is a vital part of a much wider investment in our prison systems. Prison officers are at the heart of our justice system and have the potential to positively impact the lives of some of Ireland’s most vulnerable people, as well as Irish society as a whole. “I am also pleased to launch the Virtual Prison Tour.
"The incredible work of Prison Officers is complex and often hidden from public view, but our annual competition and the launch of the virtual tour allow us the opportunity to let the public see the team work, integrity, potential, safety and support that Prison Officers not only offer to prisoners, but to their colleagues as well.
Irish Prison Service Graham Dwyer Joe O'reilly Jozef Puska Department Of Justice
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