Sir, – The recent report of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons concerning an unannounced inspection of Mountjoy Prison is shocking, although not surprising (“Prisoners sleeping on mattresses ‘wedged next to lavatories’ due to overcrowding”, News, September 25th).
It is shameful that prisoners, among whom are many vulnerable and traumatised people already let down by the State, should be treated where their dignity is not respected.
While there are no votes for politicians in focusing on the needs of prisoners, I hope the report will receive due attention and that at least some of our public representatives will hold the Government to account in the treatment of our sisters and brothers who are held in the care of the State. – Yours, etc,
NESSAN VAUGHAN,
Baldoyle,
Dublin 13.