Caron McCaffrey
Caron McCaffrey is the director general of the Irish Prison Service, where she has been vocal about the severe overcrowding issues facing Irish prisons. In a recent letter to the Department of Justice, she expressed grave concerns regarding the safety of both staff and inmates due to the rising number of individuals in custody, which has reached alarming levels. McCaffrey has emphasized that the appointment of new judges has exacerbated the overcrowding crisis, leading to increased court sittings and subsequent prison admissions, highlighting the urgent need for measures to ensure safety and manage capacity effectively.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,515 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 3,515 | $5,100 | 4$ |
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Caron McCaffrey, the director general of the Irish Prison Service, expressed grave concerns about overcrowding in prisons due to the appointment of new judges.
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