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Early Release Sparks Prison Crisis Debate | Cork News
Alison Chawke, sentenced to two years and two months for assault, walked free after just four weeks behind bars — thanks to Ireland’s overcrowded prison system. Released under the Community Return Scheme with 14 months suspended, her early release has ignited national debate. Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy blames systemic failure: over 5,600 prisoners crammed into facilities built for 4,800, forcing premature releases and crippling rehabilitation efforts. With recidivism rates among Europe’s worst, Carthy warns this isn’t an isolated case — it’s a symptom of a collapsing justice system ignoring…
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