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Prison Officers Demand Pay Reform | Cork News
Ireland’s prisons are bursting at the seams, with overcrowding pushing facilities like Mountjoy to 40% over capacity, forcing bunk beds and floor mattresses to house nearly 5,800 inmates. Prison officers, already stretched thin, are preparing for possible strikes as their pay fails to keep pace with soaring inflation, leaving many unable to afford mortgages or support families. Facing rising violence and drug use in the jails, union leaders say the government must act urgently—or brace for industrial action. A national ballot on pay is looming, as officers demand a solution that reflects the…
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