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Midlands Prison inmate alleges he is charged with threatening to kill Simon Harris and two prison officers

Midlands Prison inmate alleges he is charged with threatening to kill Simon Harris and two prison officers

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

A MAN who said he is on trial in Dublin charged with threatening to kill Simon Harris was before Portlaoise District Court last week charged with threatening to kill two Prison Officers.

Over €10m paid to victims of violent crime last year under State compensation scheme

Over €10m paid to victims of violent crime last year under State compensation scheme

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

The figures show represent an average payout of €49,335 in each award last year – up from €27,838 in 2023.

Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, Defence Forces and prison officers raised to 62

Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, Defence Forces and prison officers raised to 62

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The Government has increased the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62.