Menu
30/06/2009
Jail Population Far Below Euro Average
Ireland has one of the lowest rates of incarceration in Europe, new statistics have revealed.
The figures released by European statistics company Eurostat show Ireland falls far below the European average with 75 prisoners per 100,000, compared to the European average of 123.
Slovenia and then Finland, who had a rate of 60 prisoners per 100,000, experienced the lowest prison rates. Estonia had a massive 302 prisoners, but this is dwarfed when compared to the USA who has jailed 758 of every 100,000 in its population.
Meanwhile, the UK has an average of 122 detainees, which sits right on the European average.
According to statistics in 2006, Ireland has 3,050 inmates. However, Ireland suffers from massive overcrowding in its prisons, with occupancy levels reaching a level of 107%.
Murder rates in Ireland and in Dublin are also higher than the European average, which is thought to be largely the result of gangland activity.
(DW/BMcc)
The figures released by European statistics company Eurostat show Ireland falls far below the European average with 75 prisoners per 100,000, compared to the European average of 123.
Slovenia and then Finland, who had a rate of 60 prisoners per 100,000, experienced the lowest prison rates. Estonia had a massive 302 prisoners, but this is dwarfed when compared to the USA who has jailed 758 of every 100,000 in its population.
Meanwhile, the UK has an average of 122 detainees, which sits right on the European average.
According to statistics in 2006, Ireland has 3,050 inmates. However, Ireland suffers from massive overcrowding in its prisons, with occupancy levels reaching a level of 107%.
Murder rates in Ireland and in Dublin are also higher than the European average, which is thought to be largely the result of gangland activity.
(DW/BMcc)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 February 2009
'That's Capital! Dublin Tops Wealth League
More capital is concentrated in the Irish capital than any other part of the State. New figures just produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show Dublin to be the wealthiest county in Ireland - while Donegal is at the bottom of the table with average income that is a quarter lower than along the Liffey.
'That's Capital! Dublin Tops Wealth League
More capital is concentrated in the Irish capital than any other part of the State. New figures just produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show Dublin to be the wealthiest county in Ireland - while Donegal is at the bottom of the table with average income that is a quarter lower than along the Liffey.
27 November 2018
Job Stress In Ireland On The Rise But Remains Below EU Average
The level of job stress in Ireland remains below the European average despite rising from 8% in 2010 to 17% in 2015, according to the latest ESRI survey.
Job Stress In Ireland On The Rise But Remains Below EU Average
The level of job stress in Ireland remains below the European average despite rising from 8% in 2010 to 17% in 2015, according to the latest ESRI survey.
27 September 2018
National Average Rent Rose By 7.6% In Second Quarter Of 2018
The national average rent rose by 7.6% – €1,094 per month, up from €1,017 one year earlier – in the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest report by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). According to the report, nationally, rents grew at 7.
National Average Rent Rose By 7.6% In Second Quarter Of 2018
The national average rent rose by 7.6% – €1,094 per month, up from €1,017 one year earlier – in the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest report by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). According to the report, nationally, rents grew at 7.
05 June 2015
Govt Accused Of Failing To Implement Under 6 Free GP Scheme
Less than 40% of GPs have signed up for the Under 6 Free GP scheme, according to new figures. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, claims the figures show the Government's implementation of the policy has failed.
Govt Accused Of Failing To Implement Under 6 Free GP Scheme
Less than 40% of GPs have signed up for the Under 6 Free GP scheme, according to new figures. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, claims the figures show the Government's implementation of the policy has failed.
09 February 2012
Solicitors' Pricing Survey Shows You Can Make Savings
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has published a nationwide survey on solicitors’ fees, looking at the professional fees charged for three common services.
Solicitors' Pricing Survey Shows You Can Make Savings
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has published a nationwide survey on solicitors’ fees, looking at the professional fees charged for three common services.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
