Advocates and the mother of a 27-year-old inmate who died from withdrawal seizures in Cork Prison are demanding mandatory remote health monitoring systems for all detainees.

An American man charged with the murder of Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine has been moved to his own cell after being assaulted in Cork Prison, warning his solicitor about his injuries.

An inquest into the death of inmate Jamie Crowley at Cork Prison has heard recommendations for the prison service to implement technology to monitor inmates' vital signs.

Convicted gangland killer Dessie Dundon has been given back his cleaning job in Cork Prison as he prepares for an upcoming parole hearing.

City councillors in Cork, Ireland, have expressed opposition to plans to re-open an old prison in the city.

American Michael Kelley, accused of the murder of Kerry man Mike Gaine, appeared before Tralee District Court via video link from Cork prison.