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Smoke-Free Prisons: A Bold Fix | Cork News
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Wheatfield Prison in Dublin faced a shocking health crisis as second-hand smoke levels neared dangerous thresholds, forcing authorities to upgrade ventilation, test nicotine exposure, and even consider a custom “prison vape” to curb vapor. With staff health at risk and legal gray areas around inmate domestic spaces, the Irish Prison Service rolled out a bold multi-pronged solution: stricter product controls, a smoking cessation program for inmates and staff, and smarter ventilation — all aimed at creating a safer, cleaner environment inside prison walls.
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