Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the case of Derek Brockwell, something went wrong. There needs to be a review of the circumstances of this prisoner’s escape. This was a prisoner with a violent history who unfortunately proved to be a threat. That case alone shines a spotlight on the need to review the criteria between An Garda Síochána and the Prison Service. Will this happen?

The Prison Officers Association asked for anti-stab vests, incapacitant sprays and extendable batons to be made available to them during prisoner transfers. Will these be made available in future?

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