Bishop cries foul over closure of Mountjoy prison chapel amid works linked to overcrowding – The Irish Times

Prison authorities at Mountjoy are accused of suppressing inmates’ freedom of religious expression by closing off the chapel without full consultation, leading to Bishop Hayes expressing alarm and concern over the decision. The chapel is being repurposed for Mass via webcam, causing distress among prisoners and chaplains, prompting a meeting between Bishop Hayes and the IPS Director General. Construction work to increase video link capacity for court appearances is set to begin, with in-person Mass available at other locations and streamed live on in-cell TV channels during the construction period.

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