Country

Ireland

Detention issue

Nutrition

FRA research findings

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Legal instruments & key provisions

Legal instrument Key provision
Prison Rules 2007The Governor shall ensure that each prisoner is provided with a sufficient quantity of wholesome and nutritious food and drink each day and that food and drink shall be properly prepared, well presented and reasonably varied. Sufficient clean drinking water shall be available to each prisoner each day. Provision should also be made to enable a prisoner to observe dietary practices of their religion or culture and special provision is to be made in relation to the dietary needs of a prisoner who suffers from a medical condition the treatment, prevention or alleviation of the symptoms of which necessitates adherence to a special diet.

NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS

Year Recommendation Report
2021No NPM established.