Around 245 prisoners are sleeping on mattresses on the ground due to the levels of overcrowding, with the system currently at 111% capacity.
The Irish Prison Service is working closely with the Department of Justice to ensure a safe working environment for staff and safety for those in custody.
A prison overcrowding response group was established last year, resulting in 12 measures to tackle overcrowding and future capacity needs through 2035.
Aontú leader TD Peadar Tóibín stressed that the lack of prison capacity is a serious issue that affects sentencing for repeat offenders.
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