The former governor of Mountjoy prison has said that sexual abuse in Irish prisons has become rampant due to overcrowding. Speaking with The Irish Catholic, former prison governor John Lonergan said that abuse is currently “widespread” among both male and female inmates due to cells being occupied by two, or sometimes three, people. “I’ve no…
Sexual abuse in Irish prisons now widespread says former governor
Midlands prison. Photo: Chai Brady.

