Prisoners to receive calls directly to cells under pilot (opens original article in a new tab)

Prisoners in Dublin will trial direct phone calls to cells for three months, allowing two ten-minute calls daily from approved contacts, with calls recorded and subject to revocation for misconduct.

• Prisoners at Dóchas Centre and Mountjoy Prison will receive direct calls to cells under a three-month pilot
• Inbound calls are limited to two ten-minute sessions daily, recorded, and can be revoked for disciplinary breaches
• Irish Penal Reform Trust supports the initiative, highlighting its potential to improve family bonds and reintegration