Contact Details
Office of the Inspector of Prisons
24 Cecil Walk
Kenyon Street
Nenagh
Co. Tipperary
Phone: +353 67 42210
Fax: + 353 67 42219
Email:info@inspectorofprisons.gov.ie

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Office of the Inspector of Prisons

Welcome to the website of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons.

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory, independent office established under the Prisons Act, 2007.

The key role assigned to the Inspector is to carry out regular inspections of the 14 Prisons in the State and to present his report(s) on each institution inspected as well as an Annual Report to the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Panel of Experts in the Office of the Inspector of Prisons

The Inspector of Prisons, Judge Michael Reilly, is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to a panel of Experts to assist him with his work.

Full background information and an application form:  Application Form   Information Note 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm Thursday 28th February, 2013.

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