IrelandThe Dóchas Centre, Ireland's largest female prison, is set to open a 'bespoke' mother-and-baby suite later this year, but it will only accommodate one pair. Three women gave birth while incarcerated at the Dóchas Centre last year, with six births recorded since 2024. Current arrangements place mothers and babies in single-occupancy double rooms shared with low-risk inmates. A Council of Europe report urged the government to create dedicated mother and baby units, prompting the Irish Prison Service to promise such facilities. However, the new suite will only house one mother and child, according to recent statements from the Department of Justice. This contrasts with broader expansion plans for the prison, including a 52-space increase through the Rowan House development, which does not include a mother and baby unit.
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