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Irish Prison Service Says TV Behind Bars Reduce Incidents Of Self-Harm And Suicide

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03:25 23 Apr 2022


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Irish prisoners have been given extended access to Netflix behind bars, according to The Irish Prison Service.

Inmates were first allowed to watch the streaming service while stuck in cells when Covid struck in 2020.

The Irish Sun is reporting Netflix is now being used in all twelve state prisons, costing 120 euro per month.

The IPS says the use of televisions in cells has helped dramatically reduce incidents of self-harm and suicide.


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