Ireland Tests Electronic Tags in Prison Pilot | Limerick News

Ireland’s Justice Minister has greenlit a major new pilot program to deploy electronic tags on up to 50 offenders over 12 months, aiming to ease prison overcrowding — especially for those awaiting trial. Though the legal framework dates back to 2007 and a previous short-lived trial ran from 2013-2018, this time the government is investing €2 million and prioritizing public safety while testing whether tagging is cost-effective and practical. The pilot could eventually monitor 90–150 people, with potential for extension, offering a crucial test before nationwide adoption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bb256e7453cefa2