The amount of people sent to prison has fallen by nearly a third this year.
Almost 3,000 people were jailed in the first half of 2020, compared to nearly 4,200 at the same time last year.
There was a reduction in court sittings and serious crime during the pandemic.
However Fíona Ní Chinnéide, from the Irish Penal Reform Trust, fears prison populations will rise sharply now courts are returning to normal
Bray Vet Helps Reunite Wandering Pup with Owners
The adorable doggy was spotted near Killiney Station.
Public Warned: Cliff Walk In Danger Of Collapse
Wicklow County Council says it has no option but to prohibit access on public safety grounds.
Wicklow Cultural Icon Katie Taylor Plans Croker Sunset Showdown
The best of Bray, Katie Taylor Prepares For Historic Farewell in Dublin
West Wicklow Operation Ends Amid Forensic Probe into Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Cases
A Garda search in west Wicklow linked to Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has ended. Forensic work continues at the site, and investigations remain active. Families have been fully updated.
Arklow Plays A Major Part As Commercial Vacancy Rate In Wicklow Rises
The GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q4 2025 examined a sample of 80 towns across Ireland, and 22 postal districts in Dublin. Arklow had the highest commercial vacancy rate in December 2025 while Greystones had the lowest.
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